Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.
So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available. Cheshire West and Chester local authority are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission.
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…
1. Company uniform works mobile phone
2. Free DBS check
3. Travel time and a competitive mileage rate
4. Starting on weeks paid holiday (increased to weeks after years of service)
5. Company sick pay
6. Access to Occupational Health support
7. Comprehensive induction and training
8. Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
9. Local government pension scheme
10. Extensive PPE available for all staff
11. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
12. 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
13. Managing a variety of aspects of daily living skills including personal and intimate care supporting service users to become independent in their home
14. Setting clear and achievable goals to help people rebuild their former independence
15. Build confidence to sustain independent living at home and in their communities
16. Possible medication management
17. 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:
18. High street and supermarket shopping
19. Gym membership
20. Holidays
21. Days out
22. Cinemas
23. Childcare vouchers
24. Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
25. Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
26. Cycle Scheme (Save up to £ on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)
We also offer:
27. Competitive salary
28. Generous holiday allowance of days (pro rata), increasing to days after five years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave and access bank holidays.
29. An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically %)
30. The opportunity to develop your skills and career.
31. Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers.
32. Supportive team and culture
33. Opportunity to purchase up to days additional annual leave.
34. An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free / 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.