About the role
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Our community Reablement service delivers a successful short term therapy assessment and care program, that supports our residents to live well in their own homes, reducing their long terms care needs and maximising their health and wellbeing. Due to the pandemic the service has actively responded and adapted to support people through the implementation of a rapid Discharge to Assess HomeFirst model.
As an experienced manager or a senior care worker in a CQC regulated service, you will work closely with health and social care partners across an integrated care system and be at the foreground of exciting change and transformation. We have an innovative and vibrant approach to enhance and broaden the services that support people leave hospital, and with our partners design and support the development & delivery of a social care crisis response model, enabling people to remain in their homes, avoiding the need for admission to hospital or residential care settings.
We are a fast-moving responsive service that moves as one team and are seeking a dedicated, passionate, and self-starting individual, who will be required to hold or working towards, a Health & Social Care qualification at NVQ level 4-5. So that the standard of service remains compliant and well led in delivering effective care and support, within the CQC regulatory and Safeguarding frameworks. You will evidence your experience and confidence in managing people and teams, placing leadership at the core of everything you do. If you're interested in empowering people to learn and develop new skills through your day-to-day management, support them to find their greatness and ensuring that Central Bedfordshire remains a great place to live and work, we would like to hear from you.
In return, Central Bedfordshire Council supports the workforce to operate in an agile manner by providing modern IT equipment as well as generous annual leave, local government pension scheme, regular supervision, support to develop and ongoing training. As part of this role, you will need to have a valid driving licence and access to your own transport.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a large number of applications are received. If you would like to apply for this position then please keep this information in mind when preparing your submission.
What we can offer you
As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:
1. A hybrid working arrangement giving you the option to work from home and access any CBC office location. We recognise and value the importance of supporting our employees to balance their home and work life and to be able to work in the most efficient way.
2. A £250 one-off hybrid worker payment to help you adapt your home for safe and suitable working conditions
3. A comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively
4. The ability to work abroad for up to a month a year
5. Generous family friendly policies and practices
6. A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences
7. Friendly and supportive staff networks
8. Annual leave allowance 25 days + statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service.
9. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance. You can find out more on the .
10. An exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues
11. A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop
12. Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers
Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.
Sustainability matters to us. We aim to lead by example in tackling climate change. Read more about the action we’re taking on our website:
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer.