Suffolk County Council - Jobs available countywide across Suffolk
From £24,404 per annum with performance-related pay progression and potential earnings up to £27,269 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Enhanced pay rates for Sundays paid at time and one fifth per hour
Paid mileage and travel time and for Bank Holidays
Full time or flexible part time hours available from 7.5 hours - 37 hours per week, worked on an early, late shift rota including alternate weekends.
Bank flexible casual hours available (paid at £15.08 per hour), evening and/or weekend working only is available on some contracts.
Permanent
Suffolk County Council's Home First service provide short term reablement care and support to help people stay independent within their own home.
As a self-motivated, caring, and passionate person who shares the same care and dedication as we do, you will join our teams across the county as a Reablement Support Worker (RSW).
No experience is required.
To help you be successful in the role, you will receive a thorough induction, in-depth training and full support from your team to grow your skills and development.
You will also have the option to complete a fully funded level 2 qualification inHealth and Social Careto advance your career in Health and Social Care.
create and maintain positive relationships with customers and family carers
promote health, wellbeing and independence to the customer
develop the independence of customers through care plans / short term enablement plans
provide general advice and guidance to customers to help them to make informed choices
at times, assist customers with dignified and intimate personal care needs
engage with customers, family carers and others
promote a range of services to help people live independently and safely at home
track customers' progress against care plans
paid mileage and travel time
access to the Local government pension scheme (LGPS)
access to a suite of wellbeing support, childcare vouchers, high street discounts and much more
refer a friend bonus up to £100 (terms and conditions apply).
Travelling requirements for your role
We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate and engage, but in this role, you will need to travel, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you need a reasonable adjustment due to a disability (to meet the travel requirements of this role), please speak with the contact detailed below.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the Training and Recruitment Team by calling 01473 296300.
Support Worker Job and Person Profile (docx) or
Bank Support Worker Job and Person Profile (docx)
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We offer a fantastic working environment including diverse and active staff networks, great flexible working options and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.
They define us and help us to be the best we can be.
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