Support Worker Reablement

Cheshire West and Chester Council; Chester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Chester is seeking a Reablement Worker to provide community-based support to individuals in their own homes. This role involves assisting clients in regaining their independence through daily living skills, goal setting, and personal care. No prior experience is necessary, as full training is provided. Candidates must have a driving licence. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered, including paid holidays and pension scheme.

Benefits

Company uniform

Free DBS check

Mileage reimbursement

Paid holidays

Company sick pay

Occupational Health support

Induction and training

Career progression opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting people in their local community.
• Ability to assist with daily living skills.
• No prior care experience necessary as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes to regain independence.
• Manage daily living skills and personal care.
• Set achievable goals for service users.

Skills

Community support

Goal setting

Medication management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit to area of the borough Chester, Ellesmere Port and Northwich. In Cheshire west and Chester adult social care our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled support for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. The service is based at the portal in Ellesmere Port; the team however delivers care and support throughout the borough in people’s homes.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

Northwich, Winsford Chester & Ellesmere Port, Surrounding Rural Areas.

Are you passionate about supporting people in your local community and working to achieve goals with our service users to live independently in their own home?

What you’ll be doing

Being a Reablement Worker means supporting people in their own homes for a short space of time to assist them to reach their full potential. This may include managing a variety of aspects of daily living skills, setting clear and achievable goals to help people rebuild their former independence and confidence to sustain independent living at home and in their communities.

We cover a day a week service; therefore any successful candidate would be expected to work alternate weekends and bank holidays. Enhanced rates are paid for Bank Holidays, Evening and Weekend working. Various hours available. Shift patterns are:

• am – pm
• am – pm
• pm – pm

As a provider service for adult social care, we have a number of Reablement worker opportunities within the borough, working for the local government who truly values their staff to improve the lives of our service users.

Travel is needed as part of this role; please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.

What you will receive in return

• Company uniform works mobile phone
• Free DBS check
• Travel time and a competitive mileage rate
• Starting on weeks paid holiday (increased to weeks after years of service)
• Company sick pay
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
• Local government pension scheme
• Extensive PPE available for all staff
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits through the working rewards scheme

The Reablement support worker roles include supporting people in their own homes for a short period of time to assist them to reach their full potential.

• Managing a variety of aspects of daily living skills including personal and intimate care supporting service users to become independent in their home
• Setting clear and achievable goals to help people rebuild their former independence
• Build confidence to sustain independent living at home and in their communities
• Medication management
• Supporting meal preparations

This role is community based; a driving licence is essential for this role.

Previous experience in a care setting is not essential as full training is provided throughout your career.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of a DBS check and references.

Or contact the office and ask to speak Victoria Kate or Jenny.