Overview
We are looking to recruit to area of the borough Chester, Ellesmere Port and Northwich.
In Cheshire west and Chester adult social care our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled support for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. The service is based at the portal in Ellesmere Port, the team however we deliver care and support throughout the borough in people’s homes.
Northwich, Winsford Chester & Ellesmere Port, Surrounding Rural Areas
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, setting clear and achievable goals to help people rebuild their former independence and confidence to sustain independent living at home and in their communities.
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. We cover a 7 day a week service, therefore any successful candidate would be expected to work alternate weekends and bank holidays. Enhanced rates paid for Bank Holidays, Evening and Weekend working. Various hours available 12hr 18hr and weekend working rotas. Shift patterns are: 7am – 1pm; 8am – 2pm; 4pm – 10pm.
As a provider service for adult social care, we have a number of Reablement worker opportunities within the borough, working for the local government who truly values their staff to improve the lives of our service users. Travel is needed as part of this role; please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.
You’ll be working with a warm, friendly team based in 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. 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
The Reablement support worker roles includes supporting people in their own homes for a short period of time to assist them to reach their full potential.
* 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
* Medication management
* Supporting meal preparations
This role is community based a driving licence is essential for this role.
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.
For an informal discussion, please contact unit managers Victoria Astbury
Victoria.astbury@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Kate Carter
Kate.carter@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or Jennifer Carter Jennifer.carter@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Or contact the office on 0300 123 7742 and ask to speak Victoria Kate or Jenny.
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