Reablement Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

5 weeks annual leave rising to 6 after

Sick pay and Occupational Health

Enhanced payments for evenings/weekend

Paid travel time and mileage

Uniform, works mobile phone and PPE

Comprehensive induction and career

Employee Assistance Programme andStaff

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council's Adult Social Care invites applications for a part-time Reablement Worker in the Reablement team. The role involves supporting people in their own homes for a short period to help rebuild independence, including personal care and meal preparation.

Evening, weekend and bank holiday working is included, and the post is hybrid. No prior care experience is required as full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Support people in their own homes for a short period to help them reach their full potential.
• Manage daily living skills, including personal care and meal preparation.
• Set clear, achievable goals to help people rebuild their former independence.
• Build confidence to sustain independent living at home and in the community.
• Support meal preparation; possible medication management.
• Support people with dignity and compassion while promoting their independence.

Skills

Independent working

Job description

This part-time Reablement Worker post sits in the Reablement team of Cheshire West and Chester Council's Adult Social Care service, with several weekday and weekend vacancies. The work means supporting people in their own homes for a short period to rebuild their independence and confidence, including personal care and meal preparation. Evening, weekend and bank holiday working is included, and the post is hybrid. Previous care experience is not required as full training is given, but a DBS check and references are needed, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support people in their own homes for a short period to help them reach their full potential
• Manage daily living skills, including personal and intimate care, so people can become independent at home
• Set clear, achievable goals to help people rebuild their former independence
• Build confidence to sustain independent living at home and in the community
• Support meal preparation
• Possible medication management
• Support people with dignity and compassion while promoting their independence

Skills & knowledge

• Confidence working independently with people from different cultures and backgrounds

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory DBS check
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Caring, adaptable, friendly and respectful approach to people who use services

Nice to have

• Ability to drive, with access to a car

What’s offered

• Local government pension scheme, career average, with 18% employer contributions
• Annual leave of 5 weeks rising to 6 after 5 years (the advert also cites 26 days pro rata rising to 31), with option to buy up to 10 extra days
• Company sick pay and Occupational Health support
• Enhanced rates for evening, weekend and bank holiday workingPaid travel time and a competitive mileage rate
• Uniform, works mobile phone and extensive PPE
• Comprehensive induction, training and career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts, including cycle scheme, car lease and Medicash