Senior Support Worker – Night Shifts, 32h/wk, Flexible

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting for a HART worker to provide short-term care and reablement services across the county. The role involves helping people return home from hospital, or preventing hospital admission, with a focus on enabling independence.

You will work a 32-hour week, with a rota that may include nights (10:30pm–7:30am), weekends and bank holidays. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant field or equivalent level of relevant experience working with adults in a social care setting.
• Experience working with other agencies and/or in a multi-agency environment to identify and meet needs with creative and pragmatic solutions.
• Ability to assist with moving and handling of people who use the service.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with a wide range of people and agencies.
• Ability to prioritise effectively across competing demands to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of the Council’s Adult Social Care strategies, regulations and service frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term home care and reablement services to help people regain independence.
• Support timely discharge from hospital and assess ongoing needs.
• Work flexible hours on a rota, including nights (10.30pm–7.30am) and weekends.
• Travel between sites around the county as required.
• Complete DBS checks and maintain safe working practices.

Skills

Moving and handling

Clear communication

Time management

Driving license

Negotiation skills

Education

NVQ 2 or equivalent

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting for a HART worker to provide short-term care and reablement services across the county. The role involves helping people return home from hospital, or preventing hospital admission, with a focus on enabling independence.

You will work a 32-hour week, with a rota that may include nights (10:30pm–7:30am), weekends and bank holidays. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential, and an enhanced DBS check is required.