Support Workers - Reablement
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
11/10/2024
Advert End Date:
24/10/2024 23:59
Salary:
Pro Rata Actual Salary £15,878 - £20,029 (£23,500 - £24,702 FTE) plus pending pay award
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
- Are you kind, caring and compassionate?
- Do you want to work in a caring role where no 2 days are the same?
- Are you interested in an enhanced training package and career progression opportunities?
- Do you want to make a difference to the lives of local people in Stockton-on-Tees?
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive team.
The role of Reablement Support Worker involves supporting individuals within their own home on a short-term basis to regain independence, increase confidence and learn new skills in all aspects of personal care and daily living.
Due to growing demand we are expanding our service to enable us to support more people to live independently at home for as long as possible.
What do our staff say about working at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council?
“I love working for the Reablement Service. I get to help people get back their independence and see the satisfaction that gives them. We are a short-term service so have a regular change of people which means there is a variety, and no two days are the same. We are a friendly, close-knit team and the Council really encourages training and development. I have progressed in my career from Home Care Worker to Reablement Support Worker and then to Assistant Coordinator.”
And what about our clients?
“I found all of the staff friendly, caring and comforting. With their help, it has put me on the road to recovery. I will miss them when they leave and would like to pass on my gratitude to everyone concerned that has helped me to live independently.”
We will provide you with a structured training program leading to a diploma in Adult Health and Social Care at Level 3 with other learning opportunities including Autism & Dementia training and the encouragement to develop your career further.
All you need to be a success is:
- A full driving licence that’s valid to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle to undertake home visits
- Experience of working in a care setting and / or NVQ Level 2 in Adult Social Care or equivalent
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Empathy and a passion to support others
You must currently have or be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Adult Social Care or equivalent.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
You will receive a competitive salary with guaranteed payment of your contracted hours and not dependent on number of calls completed. This includes travel and contact time for a worry-free and consistent salary. Alongside that, we pay mileage of 47.7p per mile within your working day.
It is anticipated that appointments will be made at Grade F of the career grade to maintain a skills balance within the team.
We have the following roles available:
1x25 hour post and the actual salary is £15,878 - £16,691
1x30 hour post and the actual salary is £19,054 - £20,029
We also offer generous annual leave entitlement, local government pension with the option to add extra contributions and access to a number of other benefits like a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme, physiotherapy services and a 24 hour GP telephone service for employees and their dependants.
Please submit applications as soon as possible as you may be contacted prior to the closing date if you have been shortlisted to attend an interview.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Please ensure you refer to the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Person Specification when completing your application, as they are used to select candidates for interview.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Sue Dixon on 01642 529292 or email susan.dixon@stockton.gov.uk.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council ensures that all customers, both internal and external receive a consistently high-quality level of service.
To apply for this opportunity please email your CV to our Recruitment Team at recruitment@stockton.gov.uk with the subject reference ‘Reablement Support Worker - Application’ before the closing date of midnight on Thursday 24th October 2024.