Support Worker

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NVQ apprenticeships

Job summary

Wiltshire Council's Reablement team is hiring Reablement Support Workers to assist individuals at home after hospital discharge. You will help customers achieve goals and work with occupational therapists to develop personalised reablement plans.

A genuine passion for helping others is essential; you will work on a rota 7am-10pm, 365 days a year, with travel to client visits requiring a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. NVQ apprenticeships are available to support your upskilling.

Qualifications

• Available on a rota basis between 7am-10pm, 365 days a year.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, unless transport arranged.
• NVQ apprenticeships and upskilling offered.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes post-hospital discharge and help achieve their goals.
• Work with occupational therapists to co-develop personalised reablement plans.
• Travel to client visits as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Hourly rate:£13.47 - £13.90 per hour (Plus 10% unsocial hours)

Hours per week:30 hours

Rolling advert:We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

If you are passionate about helping others and looking to start your career in the care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe in nurturing talent from within and offer NVQ apprenticeships and upskilling through practice and skills development.

Our Reablement Support Workers provide vital assistance to individuals in their homes post-hospital discharge. They play a pivotal role in helping customers achieve their goals, working closely with dedicated occupational therapists to co-develop personalised reablement plans.

We are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for helping others who are available on a rota basis between 7am to 10pm 365 days a year. Showcase your flexibility, adaptability, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Embrace teamwork while thriving independently and be part of a rewarding journey, making a positive impact on the lives of others.

This role involves travel for customer visits. You will need a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, unless other suitable transport or a reasonable adjustment is agreed.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Lisa Fensome, Team Leader, at [e-mail]

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Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.