Senior reablement worker

Wiltshire Council; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Senior Support Worker to supervise and support a team delivering home-based care, working with occupational therapists to implement reablement plans in customers’ homes.

You will oversee delivery of high-quality services, participate in rotating shifts from 7 am to 10 pm, and support clients post-hospital discharge. This role offers a hybrid working model and a clear path for NVQ progression.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent substantial experience in a related field.
• Experience in care or reablement settings is desirable.
• Rotating schedule including early starts is expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, support and supervise Support Workers to ensure high-quality services.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists to co-develop reablement plans.
• Deliver care in customers' homes following personalised plans.

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum (Plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

If you are passionate about helping other and eager to advance in the care industry, consider joining our team as a Senior Support Worker. We believe in growing talent from within and offer our staff opportunities like NVQ apprenticeships, providing you with a solid foundation for career progression.

Our Support Workers are the unsung heroes, providing crucial assistance to customers in the comfort of their homes post-hospital discharge. Collaborating hand-in-hand with dedicated occupational therapists, we co-develop personalised reablement plans, helping customers achieve their goals in the comfort of their homes. Operating on a rotating schedule, the team is available between 7 am to 10 pm, 365 days a year, ensuring continuous and dedicated support.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will monitor, support, and supervise our dedicated Support Workers, ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of services for our valued customers.

We would like to welcome candidates with either an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent substantial experience in a related field to apply, and we also welcome those who show an interested in pursuing a relevant qualification.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Jemma Molloy, Assistant Team Manager, at [e-mail].

Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application.

While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

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