Overview
Our Reablement Support Officers work with a number of people in the community each day. You’ll travel to the people’s homes to support them with regaining skills and confidence to enable them to become more independent, actively promoting their choice and dignity. It’s an incredibly rewarding role, every day and every visit are different. You’ll work with autonomy and independence but within a close-knit team, and you’ll have regular support from the Reablement Team Manager. You’ll also work closely with other health partners such as the intermediate care team.
Shift pattern
Cycle: 4 days on, followed by 4 days off. Shift breakdown (per 4-day block): 2 Morning Shifts, 2 Evening Shifts. Total weekly hours: 31.5 hours. Shift times: Morning Shifts 07:00 – 16:00; Evening Shifts 13:30 – 22:30. Salary: £14.88 - £15.68 per hour, depending on experience. Shifts will include some weekend working due to service operating 365 days a year. Your office base will be Chedworth Close in Ecton Brook, Northampton. We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay up to 45p per mile.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on weekly hours), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and the ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
* Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
* Car Lease scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme – Health Assured (24/7 support for you and your immediate family, including counselling and legal advice).
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* A variety of flexible working options.
* West Ways of Working – technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site.
* Our West Northants Council values and mission to make a difference in the local community.
What you will be doing
Day to day, you’ll see multiple individuals in their own homes; you’ll sometimes visit with a colleague but mostly you’ll work on your own. You’ll visit them regularly to monitor progress and support day-to-day activities such as personal care, meal preparation, mobility and accessing the community to enable them to regain independence. You’ll case manage Reablement journeys from initial assessment through to discharge, meeting people after referral to assess their needs and support in planning their Reablement goals. You’ll also signpost to other agencies where appropriate (for example Assistive Technology, Age UK, Northamptonshire Carers).
About you
You’ll be confident working independently and able to handle unexpected situations or challenges, identifying the source of a problem and finding an effective solution. You’ll need previous experience within a health or social care setting, and either currently have, or be willing to work towards, NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is required, as you will travel countywide within Northamptonshire. We will offer a comprehensive induction to the successful candidate. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Apply and additional information
Apply now. As we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications before the expiry date. This role does not meet the visa sponsorship requirements under the Skilled Worker route. We cannot accept individuals on full-time sponsorship who are seeking this as a second job or as their main job, as care is no longer classified as a Skilled Worker occupation. For further discussion or information about this role, please email: reablementwestadmin.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk
About Us
West Northants Council is committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner. Our vision is to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive. Our values, THRIVE, stand for Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower. We strive to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their potential and to deliver high-quality services to the community.
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