Senior Support Worker

Cheshire East Council; Congleton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Purchase of extra annual leave (up to

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is recruiting for a permanent Senior Support Worker in the Care4CE Mental Health Reablement team, based in Macclesfield. The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional early evenings, covering Congleton, Wilmslow and Macclesfield.

You will deliver short-term practical support to adults with mental health and related issues, with travel for home visits paid via mileage.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care and understanding of mental health issues.
• Ability to assess risk and apply safeguarding procedures.
• Knowledge of local service provision and available support pathways.
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and reliable with a team-focused approach.
• Ability to act as a point of contact for stakeholders and support the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Make appointments at the home address for clients.
• Support referral to engage in community activities and services.
• Keep accurate records and document care plans and contacts.
• Assist with addressing safeguarding concerns and risk assessments.
• Utilise mileage allowance when traveling to home visits.
• Support the Mental Health Reablement team in day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Mental health experience

Risk assessment

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation/record-keeping

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Care4CE Mental Health Reablement team based in Macclesfield. The position is for 1 FTE (37hrs) permanent Senior Support Worker. The team primarily work Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, although some early evenings may be required. The service is based at Macclesfield Town Hall but covers the north of Cheshire East.

The Mental Health Reablement team provides short term (up to 6 weeks) practical support to adults who are experiencing mental health issues and/or drug and alcohol related issues. This may include support with debt management/budgeting, housing issues, education, employment, social inclusion, leisure activities, etc. The support focuses on coping techniques, increasing self-esteem and confidence, promoting social inclusion and goal setting to support people to maximise their independence. The successful candidate will be expected any risks, safeguarding concerns, etc.

The role involves making appointments at the home address and supporting referral to engage in the community, so a mileage rate is paid for the use of your car to make the home visits. The area covers Congleton, Wilmslow and Macclesfield

The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working in a health or social care setting and have an understanding of mental health issues.
• Be able to assess risk and demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of local service provision.
• Have excellent communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible, reliable.
• Be able to support the wider team and be a point of contact for stakeholders.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive34 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service.
• Purchase of annual leave –Want more time off? You can purchaseup to 5 extra daysof annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings, and exclusive offers on a three-year lease.
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme -Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary.
• Enhanced public pension-Secure your future with ourcareer average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay.
• Cycle to work scheme -Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off-Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

As an equal opportunities and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.