Job summary As a Reablement Support Worker (Swift) you will be assisting people with their daily living activities such as personal care, meal/drink preparation and medication with the aim of helping them back to independence with these activities. Main duties of the job Norfolk Swift Response is a service that runs 24/7 to deliver unplanned social care services to adults in their own homes in Norfolk. As a Swift, your duties would include requests to assist uninjured fallers and supporting with one-off personal care needs. Workers usually visit people in their own homes in teams of two. Both experienced social care workers and those new to care are welcomed to apply. Full training will be provided. About us Benefits of working for Norfolk First Response: Competitive annual leave per year, competitive pension scheme, guaranteed salaried hours, regular working pattern, paid induction and Norfolk Rewards Scheme. For more information on working for NFR please click on the link below:https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-volunteering/work-at-norfolk-county-council/vacancies/norfolk-first-response-jobs If you would like to discuss the role in further details please contact:nfrbusinesssupportnorfolk.gov.uk Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £15,557 to £16,582 a year plus weekend and bank holiday pay enhancements Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number F0040-7967 Job locations Dereham Hospital Northgate Dereham Norfolk NR19 2EX Dereham Hospital Northgate Dereham Norfolk NR19 2EX Job description Job responsibilities With the knowledge and approval of the Reablement Practitioner, to work with service users, in their own homes, as detailed in their service user plan and agreed outcomes by providing active support to enable them to live as independently as possible and take part in the activities of everyday life To be an active part of the assessment &reablementprocess in delivering and reviewing the service user plan To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team liaising with other professionals and services as necessary to provide the best possible care to service users and their carers In view of the nature of the work, no information concerning service users must be communicated to anyone who is not either employed by the Department or attending the service user in a professional capacity Job description Job responsibilities With the knowledge and approval of the Reablement Practitioner, to work with service users, in their own homes, as detailed in their service user plan and agreed outcomes by providing active support to enable them to live as independently as possible and take part in the activities of everyday life To be an active part of the assessment &reablementprocess in delivering and reviewing the service user plan To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team liaising with other professionals and services as necessary to provide the best possible care to service users and their carers In view of the nature of the work, no information concerning service users must be communicated to anyone who is not either employed by the Department or attending the service user in a professional capacity Person Specification Qualifications Essential Willingness to undertake specialist training including the Care Certificate which includes Moving & Handling and administration of medication. Willingness to undertake Key skills Maths and English NVQ2 (Care) or equivalent Willingness to undertake social care level 2 Diploma Key skills/GCSE in Maths and English Experience Essential Experience of identifying and communicating peoples needs and preferences. Experience of being part of a team. Full driving licence/provision of a vehicle as you may be required to travel to venues not accessible by public transport. An understanding of the needs of elderly, disabled and other vulnerable people in the community. Demonstrate a basic understanding of using ICT and mobile technology (smart phones/tablets). Desirable Demonstrable knowledge of working in a care environment, preferably within a domiciliary care or informal setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential Willingness to undertake specialist training including the Care Certificate which includes Moving & Handling and administration of medication. Willingness to undertake Key skills Maths and English NVQ2 (Care) or equivalent Willingness to undertake social care level 2 Diploma Key skills/GCSE in Maths and English Experience Essential Experience of identifying and communicating peoples needs and preferences. Experience of being part of a team. Full driving licence/provision of a vehicle as you may be required to travel to venues not accessible by public transport. An understanding of the needs of elderly, disabled and other vulnerable people in the community. Demonstrate a basic understanding of using ICT and mobile technology (smart phones/tablets). Desirable Demonstrable knowledge of working in a care environment, preferably within a domiciliary care or informal setting Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Norfolk County Council Address Dereham Hospital Northgate Dereham Norfolk NR19 2EX Employer's website https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)