Senior Reablement Support Worker
Senior Reablement Support Worker
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Waterloo Centre Leiston Suffolk IP16 4HF Community based
- 27711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Suffolk County CouncilsHome Firstserviceis the largest CQC regulated home care provider in Suffolk. With outstanding CQC results we pride ourselves on offering the highest quality reablement service to all that require it. We work in an intense but rewarding sector where every day we can see the positive impacts on the people of Suffolk we serve helping them regain their independence and confidence.
As a selfmotivated caring and passionate person who shares the same care and dedication as we do you willjoin our team as a SeniorReablement Support Worker(SRSW).
Your role and responsibilities
As a key member of the Home First Service team you will play a vital role in supporting our locality by completing care visits and assisting with Short Term Reablement Plans (STEP). Your contributions to assessment and reablement will be essential in helping our customers achieve their goals. You will mentor and direct new staff aiding their development and ensuring they are wellprepared for their roles. Liaising with multidisciplinary teams you will support your customers and work closely with team colleagues and the Home First team Leader to handle tasks such as medication observations addressing issues and training new staff in basic skills.
As a risk assessor you will work with customers to identify any risks ensuring safe care and support. You will be the senior point of contact for Reablement Support Workers providing initial advice and guidance. With Trusted Assessor training you will be able to order small pieces of equipment to help customers maintain their independence. Your involvement in frontline care delivery will include assisting customers with dignified and intimate personal care needs when necessary.
Engaging with customers family carers and others in their network you will handle more complex care packages with the right training and support to ensure confidentiality and safety. You will promote alternative ways to meet and maintain customers longterm needs advocating for a range of services that help people live independently and safely at home. Collaborating with assessment staff you will monitor customers progress towards their goals and outcomes completing records for the ongoing review process. Additionally you will have opportunities for development into specialisms and become a champion in your team for various skillsets.
To help you be successful in the roleyou will receive a thorough induction indepth training and full support from your team to grow your skills anddevelopment.
You will need
- experience of frontline care delivery required (essential)
- ideally you will need an NVQ level 3 or willing to work towards
- the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- to be competent in use of email and mobile applications
- need to have a passion for working as a team good verbal and written communication skills to support team colleagues to effect high quality outcomes for customers.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Home First provides a short term assessment and reablement care and support service to people living in their own homes. This may be following a stay in hospital an illness or crisis at home or help to avoid an admission into hospital. You will be working closely with our colleagues from the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) which include Social Work Teams Community Health Independent Providers GPs the local councils voluntary services as well as many others. You will also work closely with Safeguarding colleagues.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk).
For more information
Please contact Mandy Battison for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 0 or emailing .
How to apply
Step 1 Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 Upload asupporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof theJPP.
- You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling0. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 23 April 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 28 April 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LIHybrid
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
