Senior Reablement Worker

Bristol City Council; West of England; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bristol City Council is seeking a Senior Reablement Support Assistant to join the city-wide Reablement Service. The role focuses on supervising reablement staff and delivering compassionate, person-centred support to help people regain independence at home.

The post is full time and permanent, with responsibilities for coordinating care and assessments within service users' home environments, typically for up to 42 days.

Qualifikationen

• Experience caring for vulnerable adults in the community.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent, or willing to undertake while employed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supervising or motivating colleagues.
• Ability to assess and plan with service users in their homes.
• Flexible, independent and able to work in a team.
• Good IT skills and comfort with digital systems.

Aufgaben

• Supervise reablement support assistants and manage care elements of service users' time.
• Support people to leave hospital earlier and maximise independence over up to 42 days.
• Carry out assessments, set goals and review progress with service users.

Ausbildung

NVQ/QCF Level 3

Jobbeschreibung

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Full Time, Permanent. Are you an experienced care or reablement worker looking for your next career move? Are you caring, reliable and able to deliver compassionate person centred support? 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 to promote their 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?

• Experience providing care and support to vulnerable adults within the community.
• An NVQ/QCF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), or a willingness to undertake and complete this qualification whilst in post.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of supervising, supporting, or motivating colleagues.
• The ability to carry out assessments, set goals, and review progress with service users in their own homes.
• A flexible and proactive approach to changing priorities and individual needs.
• Confidence working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Good IT skills, including the ability to use and support others in using digital systems and technology.

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 note that sponsorship is not available for these posts/vacancies.

Please 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.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Liz Ball (Team Leader - South): Bristol Community Links South Langhill Ave Bristol BS4 1TN E-Mail: [e-mail]

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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