Senior Support worker
An opportunity has become available to work within the Care4CE Mental Health Reablement Team. The team offer support to adults with mental health issues using the reablement model. This is a permanent position for Grade 6 16 hours a week, The days preferred by the candidate can be discussed at interview, the hours are primarily 9am – 5pm, although some early evenings may be required. The service is office base is Macclesfield Town Hall, but the role requires being about to visit our referrals at their homes and being able to transport to community resources, a mileage rate is paid for the use of a vehicle.
About us
At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.
For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect, and collaboration which inform all that we do.
We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!
Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council
Join a team that’s compassionate, forward-thinking, and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.
About the Role:
The referrals to the team are from various teams (CMHT, Social workers, GP, Mental Health teams at the hospital) The team offer support with social care issues such as housing, budgeting, social isolation. We encourage mental health wellbeing by using coping strategies and self-help booklets.
This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.
About you:
Experience of working a Social Care or Health Care setting ideally with experience of supporting referrals with mental health issues
Experience of supporting service users and carers, and developing good working relationships