Reablement Support Workers

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Car lease

Flexible holidays

Pension AVCs

Development opportunities

Volunteer hours

Diversity network

Recognition awards

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is recruiting Reablement Support Workers to assist clients in the community with daily tasks, meals, and personal care. Roles include two-week rolling rota with every other weekend and shifts ranging from mornings to evenings.

A UK driving licence and access to a car are required; full-time and part-time positions available. We offer comprehensive benefits and training as part of the induction, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Strong communication with clients and team members.
• Able to manage time and priorities in community care tasks.
• Compassionate approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living tasks in the community.
• Support with meals, personal care and mobility as needed.
• Follow care plans and report changes to supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Job description

Are you a care assistant or support worker looking for something slightly different? Or perhaps you have other care related experience, whether that be professionally or personally? Maybe you're new to the care industry but have been looking for a role where you will receive training to get your skills and knowledge up to scratch? Fully paid and as part of your induction. Good news! Our Reablement team are looking for new Reablement Support Workers on a full-time and part-time basis! Our RSWs support our clients in the community with everyday tasks such as food and meal preparation, toileting support, catheter care, personal care and other daily activities. Due to this you MUST hold a UK driving license and have access to a car. This role involves working a two week rolling rota including every other weekend. The current positions we have are ; 16 hours - 17:30 - 22:00 35 hours - 0800 - 1400 & 1800 - 2200 (this is a split shift) 30 hours - 0730 - 1300 & 1700 - 2000 (this is a split shift) PLEASE NOTE ANNUAL SALARY IS BASED ON 37 HOURS, THIS WILL BE PRO RATA TO THE RELEVANT HOURS

All about You

To be a Reablement super hero, there are some super powers we need you to already have that we can't teach..

• Confidence You must be confident in your work. To be able to say no, make decisions and remember you are the professional! You will be going into vulnerable individuals homes.
• Good communication - You will be dealing with a range of individuals including family members, doctors and other professionals.
• A keen eye for detail - There will be goal plans, instructions and medication. All of which need to be followed with accuracy
• Passion - How can you help motivate and care for others if actually your passion is in accounting?
• A real can do attitude!

So, this is the sort of person we are looking for. Does it sound like you?

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.