An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community Reablement Service within the Cheshire West and Chester Council.
The service is based at The Portal in Ellesmere Port, the team deliver care and support throughout the borough
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.
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.
24hr permanent position available.
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.
What you will be doing…
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.
For an informal discussion, please contact unit managers Victoria Astbury on 07500 993 830 or Kate Carter 07827 877957 or the office on 0300 123 7742 and ask to speak to the Duty Reablement Coordinator.
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