Reablement Worker

Nottinghamshire County Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Reablement Worker to join our Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START). You will support adults in their own homes to regain independence after illness or crisis, delivering person-centred care with dignity and respect.

Role involves 4 days on and 4 days off, service every day between 7am and 10pm, and mileage reimbursement. AQCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to achieve it is required, along with a full driving licence for

Qualifications

• AQCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits.
• Basic knowledge of safe working practices and dignity in care.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with personal care, mobility, transfers, nutrition and medication.
• Encourage independence through tailored support plans.
• Collaborate with therapists and managers to ensure safe and effective care.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to your team.
• Communicate sensitively and professionally with people.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer care

Flexibility

Full driving licence

Education

AQCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Full driving licence

Job description

Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, NG22 9FF

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and care. We believe in empowering individuals to live independently and with dignity. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.

Are you ready to make a real impact? As a Reablement Worker in our Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START), you will provide essential support to adults in their own homes. Your role will focus on helping individuals regain their independence after illness or crisis, ensuring they feel valued and respected every step of the way.

In this hands-on role, you will:

• Support adults with personal care, mobility, transfers, nutrition, and medication.


• Encourageindependence through tailored support plans.


• Collaboratewith therapists and managers to ensure safe and effective care.


• Monitorprogress and provide feedback to your team.


• Communicate sensitively and professionally with people.


• Maintainaccurate records and adhere to health and safety policies.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• AQCF Level 2in Health and Social Care (or a willingness to work towards it).


• Afull driving licenceand access to a vehicle for home visits.


• Basic knowledge of safe working practices and dignity in care.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Arecommittedto excellent customer care and empowering others.


• Can workindependentlyand as part of a team.


• Have strongcommunicationskills, both verbal and written.


• Areflexible and adaptable to changing needs. Please note that shifts are 4 days on and 4 days off, and we provide a service every day of the the year between 7am and 10pm.


• Can handleconflictand challenging situations with grace.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• Asupportive environmentwhere you can grow and develop.


• Comprehensive trainingand development opportunities.


• Afriendly team culturethat values your contributions.


• Generous annual leaveand a great occupational pension scheme.


• Mileage reimbursementfor work-related travel.

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme)we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.