Support Worker - Reablement Service (Ref: POS013296)
Salary £25,183 per annum (pro rata) Salary Band £20,001 to £30,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Part time
Job and Application details
Categories Social Care - Adult Service
Directorate N/A Published Date 21/03/2025 Closing Date 06/04/2025
Darlington Borough Council don't offer Visa Sponsorships.
We are currently looking for Support Workers to join us and help us to realise our ambitions to support the residents of Darlington to be as independent and healthy as possible.
Our Reablement Team has undergone a significant transformation within the last few years, with an emphasis on maximising independence, delivering personalised outcomes.
Our priorities are focussed on supporting reducing isolation, delaying where possible the onset of support needs, supporting carers, as well as ensuring people are safe from harm.
Due to the success of the team, we are looking to expand our service. There are several posts available:
* 3 x 30 hours per week (Permanent)
* 2 x 24 hours per week (Permanent)
Our main priority is to find people with the right attitude and behaviours to join the team and we will provide you with training for all the required work tasks, as well as opportunity to shadow existing colleagues as part of your induction. Above all we are looking for people who:
* Want to be the best they can in the role and are committed to quality
* Can provide excellent care and support to our residents
* Treat others with dignity and respect
* Work well as part of a team
We are a short-term service which provides you with the opportunity to work with new individuals who access our service for up to 6 weeks. The duties are varied and may include supporting with personal care, washing, dressing, showering, accessing the toileting, meal planning and preparation and medication. The role is extremely rewarding as you can make a difference to individuals using the service by helping them regain their independence. There are a range of shift patterns available including some weekend and Bank Holiday work. The service operates Monday – Sunday 7.30 am – 1.30 pm and 4 pm – 10 pm.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
* 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
* Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
* Staff equality forums
* Green Car Leasing Scheme
* Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
* Physiotherapy service
* Confidential counselling service
* Great wellbeing offer
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
* Local and National retailer discounts
* Arriva Employee Travel Club
* Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
All posts require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure and Adults Barred List Check.
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting Information.
For a further informal discussion please contact Shauna Ferguson, Reablement Team Leader or Sarah Appleby Team Manager RIACT and Reablement Team on 01325 342111 or Shauna.Ferguson@darlington.gov.uk / Sarah.Appleby@darlington.gov.uk
General Information for Applicants:
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If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk who will be happy to assist.
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