Senior Reablement Worker

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead and supervise our Support Workers, ensuring high-quality care for customers in their homes after hospital discharge. You will work with occupational therapists to develop personalised reablement plans and support customers to achieve their goals.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience; we welcome those pursuing related qualifications.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent substantial experience in a related field is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, support and supervise our Support Workers to ensure delivery of high-standard services in customers' homes.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists to co-develop personalised reablement plans and help customers achieve their goals after hospital discharge.

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Salary:£32,578 - £34,811 per annum (plus 10% unsocial hours plussage)

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 helpingotherand eager to advance in thecareindustry, consider joining our team as aSeniorSupport Worker. We believe ingrowingtalent from within and offerour staffopportunitieslikeNVQ apprenticeships, providing you with a solid foundation for career progression.

Our Support Workers are the unsung heroes, providing crucialassistancetocustomersinthe comfort of theirhomes post-hospital discharge.Collaborating hand-in-hand with dedicated occupational therapists,weco-developpersonalised 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 aSeniorSupport Worker,you will monitor, support, and supervise our dedicated Support Workers, ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of services for ourvaluedcustomers.

We would like to welcome candidates with either an NVQ Level3or equivalent substantial experience in a related fieldto apply, and we also welcome those who showaninterested inpursuing 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.

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

Lisa Fensome, Team Leader, at [e-mail]

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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.

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

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