Short Term Services Support Worker

Totnes, Devon
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Part Time, 28.5 hours per week Social Care Reablement (SCR) is a short-term intervention service, supporting people to regain their independence through working towards personal goals in their own home. We are looking to recruit a reablement support worker to provide a goal based reablement service direct to our clients in their own homes. Hours of work include alternate weekends, evenings & split shifts, for which enhancements are paid. The role includes personal care, accurate recording of visits and encouraging independence though various tips, techniques, and using equipment. The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, be committed to equality, diversity and good customer service. Team working and communication skills are essential. You will use basic ICT in your role but training and support will be given. In return, you will be part of a friendly, supportive team with regular supervision, appraisals, and team meetings. Full training in social care reablement is provided with free uniforms and smartphone. You will get paid for the full shift. Mileage and travel time is paid. Weekly hours are guaranteed. Paid annual leave starts at 26 days per year. Salary starts at £21,730 after two years increases to £23,177 pro rata Weekday evenings 20.00 – 21.00 – time and 39% per hour, Saturdays – time and 39% per hour, Sundays & Public holidays – time and 69% per hour. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice. Happy to Talk Flexible Working. For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page. This role requires a DBS disclosure