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. Reablement Worker Ellesmere Port, Chester, 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? We are looking to recruit individuals who truly care and are committed to making a difference in an individual’s life. Enhanced rates paid for Bank Holidays, Evening and Weekend working. 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, set clear and achievable goals to help people rebuild their former independence and confidence to sustain independent living at home and in their communities. You’ll be working with a warm, friendly team based in Ellesmere Port, Chester, Vale Royal and Rural areas within the Cheshire west and Chester area. Joining the Reablement team you will not just be joining a local council but a wider community team who support service users and their families to live full and independent lives. Reablement Workers come from all walks of life but what they all have in common is the right values. They’re adaptable, friendly, respectful, and caring and whilst promoting independence they support our service users with dignity and compassion, like a member of their own family. They are confident about working independently, directly with people who need our services who are from different cultures and backgrounds. And they consider it a privilege to be trusted to look after others. Do you share their values? Then we could have just the role for you. What you will receive in return… Company uniform works mobile phone Free DBS check Travel time and a competitive mileage rate Starting on 5 weeks paid holiday (increased to 6 weeks after 5 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 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 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 Possible medication management Supporting meal preparations Ideally, you’ll be able to drive and have access to a car. 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. This is a hybrid post which means working in one of our Council offices in locations across the borough as well as the opportunity to work from home where suitable. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on: High street and supermarket shopping Gym membership Holidays Days out Cinemas Childcare vouchers Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice) Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment) We also offer: Competitive salary Generous holiday allowance of 26 days (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after five years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave and access bank holidays. An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%) The opportunity to develop your skills and career. Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers. Supportive team and culture Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave. An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support. Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advert should sufficient applications be received. Please note we cannot currently offer sponsorship as a council for international recruitment. For further information please contact: ASCrecruitment@cheshirewest.gov.uk Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information. Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours. For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.