Overview
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, we would 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. We are expanding our service to enable us to support more people to live independently at home for as long as possible. We are recruiting for two roles: a 25 hour and a 30 hour contract.
What staff say
What 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.”
“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.”
Training and career development
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.
Requirements
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
Salary, hours and benefits
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. We also pay mileage of 47.1p per mile within your working day. The salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience.
The actual salaries for the posts are as follows:
* 25 hours per week: £17,285.81 - £18,124.32
* 30 hours per week: £20,742.97 - £21,749.19
We also offer generous annual leave entitlement (full time equivalent of 27 days up to 32 days, plus bank holidays), local government pension with the option to add extra contributions, and access to benefits such as a car lease scheme, discounts at retailers, an employee assistance programme, physiotherapy services and a 24 hour GP telephone service for employees and their dependants.
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 more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sue Dixon on 01642 528292 or email susan.dixon@stockton.gov.uk.
Guidance for applicants
You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. While we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications, submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
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