Bristol
Full Time
Permanent
£29,777 - £32,076 per annum
Are you an experienced care or reablement worker looking for your next career move? Are you caring, reliable, motivated, and enthusiastic? Are you looking for a job which is rewarding in which you help those most in need.
We are looking for Senior Reablement Support Assistant to join an established team within the city-wide Reablement Service.
You will be part of the process that supports people to leave hospital earlier, after an illness or fall which has affected their confidence and ability to carry out the activities of daily living. We work with people for a period of up to 42 days to promote their confidence and maximise their independence. You will be supervising reablement support assistants and managing the care element of the service users time with the service.
What do I need to have?
You will have experience in providing care to vulnerable adults in the community, and an NVQ/QCF level 3 or equivalent qualification or will be willing to undertake training to complete this whilst in the role. Effective communication skills are key, as is the ability to supervise and motivate your staff and complete assessments and set/review goals with service users in their own homes.
You will have a flexible response to changing needs, be able to work effectively as part of a team and to work without direct supervision. You will also be competent/confident in both using and supporting the use of technology including data entry.
Please note a valid driving licence, access to a motorised vehicle, and willingness to obtain relevant vehicle business insurance are vital. Be aware that Bristol is subject to Clean Air Zone regulations, which means that older and more polluting vehicles may be charged for travelling into the city.
Please also note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
Diverse, friendly, and independently minded, Bristol is celebrated as one of the country’s most desirable cities in which to live and work. That is something we wholeheartedly agree with – and why we go the extra mile to support our people with a good work-life balance. Join us, and you’ll thrive in our agile, collaborative environment, with every opportunity to build on your existing skills and develop new ones.
In this role you can expect a full induction and ongoing training to develop your skills and knowledge. We will cover the cost of your Enhanced DBS Check. We will also provide you with a uniform, PPE, and a mobile phone for work.
You’ll also benefit from our competitive rewards package, with benefits including:
Bristol
Full Time
Permanent
£29,777 - £32,076 per annum