Senior Reablement Worker x2

Bristol City Council; West of England; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

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Uniform provided

PPE

Mobile phone for work

Descrizione del lavoro

Bristol City Council is seeking two Senior Reablement Support Assistants for the South or East Reablement Service in Bristol. You will supervise reablement staff and oversee care elements to help service users regain independence after illness or injury.

The role focuses on enabling early hospital discharge, home-based assessments, goal setting, and progress reviews, with a flexible, team-driven approach.

Competenze

• Experience providing care and support to vulnerable adults within the community.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 qualification (or willingness to undertake this while in post).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supervising or motivating colleagues.
• Ability to carry out assessments, set goals and review progress with service users at home.
• Flexible and proactive approach to changing priorities and individual needs.
• Confidence working independently as well as in a team.
• Good IT skills and ability to use digital systems.

Mansioni

• Supervise reablement support assistants and manage the care element of service users' time.
• Support people to leave hospital earlier and maximise independence.
• Work with service users in their own homes for up to 42 days to promote confidence.

Conoscenze

Care experience

Strong communication

Supervising

Assessment & goals

IT skills

Driving licence

Formazione

NVQ/QCF Level 3

Descrizione del lavoro

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?

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 two Senior Reablement Support Assistants to join an established team within either the South or EastReablement 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.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

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.

Liz Ball (Team Leader - East): [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.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.