Casual Support Worker

Luton Borough Council; Plainville (CT); On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Luton Borough Council is seeking a Reablement Support Worker to help residents live independently at home. You will join a responsive team delivering person-centred care seven days a week, adapting support to individual goals and circumstances.

You will need a valid driving licence, NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), and be able to work flexibly across the Borough, including evenings and weekends where required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required.
• Good communication and organisation skills are essential.
• Ability to travel across the Borough and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to help individuals remain independent at home.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver reablement services.
• Maintain accurate records and use IT and electronic monitoring systems.

Skills

Effective communication

Community engagement

Manual handling experience

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

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Job Introduction

Salary: £13.92 a hour
Hours: Casual
Contract type: Casual

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

What You’ll be doing

Are you passionate about helping people live independently and stay connected to their communities? As a Reablement Support Worker, you’ll join a supportive multi-disciplinary team, providing person-centred support that helps individuals build confidence, develop their independence and achieve their goals.

You’ll be part of a responsive, customer-led service operating seven days a week, working closely with individuals to understand what matters to them and provide the right support at the right time. Your work will make a real difference in helping people maintain their independence and continue living safely and confidently in their own homes and communities.

What we’re looking for

As a Reablement Support Worker, you’ll provide person-centred support that helps individuals build confidence, maintain their independence and remain living safely in their own homes. You’ll work closely with individuals, carers, families and professional colleagues, using your communication skills and initiative to identify and respond to concerns.

You’ll support people in line with their care and support plans, including carrying out therapeutic activities that promote independence and wellbeing. You’ll need a good understanding of reablement, rehabilitation and equality, along with the ability to keep accurate records using IT and electronic monitoring systems.

You’ll need to be able to undertake manual handling tasks and hold, or be willing to obtain within 12 months of appointment, an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as you’ll travel across the Borough. You’ll also need to be flexible and willing to work a rota covering evenings, weekends and some bank holidays.

About us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

Application Process

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

How to apply

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