Care Assistant/Reablement Worker

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Extra Care Team!

Partner: Curo Housing Association

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Our Extra Care Team provides exceptional rehabilitation and support to adults, often frail and elderly, within their home environment. We aim to:

1. Promote Independence: Help individuals live independently and prevent hospital admissions.
2. Facilitate Hospital Discharge: Ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home.
3. Maximize Community Living: Support independent living in the community.
4. Assess Care Needs: Work closely with District Nursing, Social Care, and Housing Support colleagues to provide person-centered care.

Role: Stepdown Support Worker

As a Stepdown Support Worker, you will:

1. Support Independence: Assist service users in living as independently as possible.
2. Provide Personal Care: Offer basic health care and therapy, including mobility practice and exercise supervision.
3. Collaborate with Professionals: Work with District Nursing, Social Care, and Housing colleagues to deliver comprehensive care.

Our Team

We are a friendly and supportive team, including:

1. Registered Manager
2. Care Manager
3. Shift Leader
4. Support Workers

You will be well-supported and work under the direction of a shift leader or care manager, helping service users achieve their re-ablement goals.

Position Details

1. Schedule: Includes weekends and bank holidays on a rostered basis, with split shifts between 7am and 10pm.

What Our Staff Say

1. “Seeing people progress is so rewarding.”
2. “I feel that we make a real difference to people’s lives – keeping them at home with their independence.”

If you are looking for a rewarding career, this could be the job for you! Apply now and join our dedicated team.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Service Manager Malgorzata Staszak-Niedopytalska by email [e-mail] or call 07811699291.

Interview date: TBC

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.