Senior Support Worker – Reablement & Home Care

Golearnleicestershire; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting for a Care Worker in the HART service based at County Hall, Leicester. You will deliver short-term homecare and reablement to help people regain independence and support timely hospital discharge.

Working 32 hours per week, with a rota that includes nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. A DBS check is required, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential. Fixed term or secondment for 12 months; closing date 29 September 2026.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in a relevant field or equivalent qualification/experience in social care.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people, including other agencies.
• Ability to work a rota including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide homecare support and reablement to help customers regain independence.
• Coordinate care with other agencies to meet needs and provide safe, effective support.
• Travel between sites around the County and work across locations as required.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Moving & handling

Flexible scheduling

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting for a Care Worker in the HART service based at County Hall, Leicester. You will deliver short-term homecare and reablement to help people regain independence and support timely hospital discharge.

Working 32 hours per week, with a rota that includes nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. A DBS check is required, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential. Fixed term or secondment for 12 months; closing date 29 September 2026.