Senior Reablement Worker

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Council is seeking a Senior Reablement Support Assistant to lead a team in the Reablement Service. Ideal candidates are caring, experienced in adult care, and have an NVQ/QCF Level 3. This rewarding role emphasizes supporting individuals to increase their independence post-hospitalization, with comprehensive training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Regular working pattern incl. weekends and holidays

Bank Holiday enhancements

Access to local government pension scheme

25 days annual leave increasing to 30 after five years

Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care to vulnerable adults.
• Willingness to undertake training for QCF Level 3 if not already acquired.
• Competent to support technology use including data entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise reablement support assistants.
• Manage care elements of service users' time.
• Complete assessments and set/review goals with service users.

Skills

Effective communication

Supervision

Flexibility

Motivational skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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Are you an experienced care or reablement worker looking for your next career move? Are you caring, reliable, motivated, and enthusiastic? Are you looking for a job which is rewarding in which you help those most in need?

We are looking for Senior Reablement Support Assistant to join an established team within the city-wide Reablement Service.

You will be part of the process that supports people to leave hospital earlier, after an illness or fall which has affected their confidence and ability to carry out the activities of daily living. We work with people for a period of up to 42 days topromotetheir confidence and maximise their independence. You will be supervising reablement support assistants and managing the care element of the service users time with the service.

What do I need to have?

You will have experience in providing care to vulnerable adults in the community, and an NVQ/QCF level 3 or equivalent qualification or will be willing to undertake training to complete this whilst in the role. Effective communication skills are key, as is the ability to supervise and motivate your staff and complete assessments and set/review goals with service users in their own homes.

You will have a flexible response to changing needs, be able to work effectively as part of a team and to work without direct supervision. You will also be competent/confident in both
using and supporting the use of technology including data entry.

Please note a valid driving licence, access to a motorised vehicle, and willingness to obtain relevant vehicle business insurance are vital. Be aware that Bristol is subject to Clean Air Zone regulations, which means that older and more polluting vehicles may be charged for travelling into the city.

Please also note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

Diverse, friendly, and independently minded, Bristol is celebrated as one of the country’s most desirable cities in which to live and work. That is something we wholeheartedly agree with – and why we go the extra mile to support our people with a good work-life balance. Join us, and you’ll thrive in our agile, collaborative environment, with every opportunity to build on your existing skills and develop new ones.

In this role you can expect a full induction and ongoing training to develop your skills and knowledge. We will cover the cost of your Enhanced DBS Check. We will also provide you with a uniform, PPE, and a mobile phone for work.

You’ll also benefit from our competitive rewards package, with benefits including:

• Receiving a regular working pattern which includes weekend, evening, and Bank Holiday working.
• Where applicable you will also receive Bank Holiday enhancements paid alongside a shift category 2 payment that totals £3,596 a year.
• If not already acquired or equivalent, support to complete QCF Level 3 in Care.
• Access to the local government pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years’ continuous service, with the option to ‘buy’ additional leave.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.