Care and Support Specialist

7 days ago


Hexham, Northumberland, United Kingdom Northumberland County Council Full time
Company Overview

Northumberland County Council is a local authority that provides various services to the community. Our Short-Term Support Service offers reablement and rehabilitation to adults living in their own homes, helping them regain independence after illness, hospital discharge, or to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

The service includes reablement and therapy staff working together to promote independence in daily living tasks, including equipment provision and rehabilitation programs. With an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care that makes a difference in people's lives.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Reablement Worker to join our team, providing short-term interventions to promote people's independence. The successful candidate will be part of a team supporting individuals to regain their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks, with a focus on promoting independence in daily living activities.

The role involves visiting clients in their own homes, supporting them to set personal goals, and helping them achieve these objectives. This could include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, improving mobility within the home, and supporting clients to get out into their community.

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the job include promoting independence with:
  • Personal care, including showering and dressing
  • Medication management
  • Meal preparation and cooking
  • Improving mobility within the home
  • Shopping and errands
  • Laundry and household chores
  • Support to get out and about in the community


Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:
  • A competitive salary of £25,584 - £27,269 per annum (pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Paid travel time and mileage between visits
  • Essential car user allowance
  • Full training and supervision
  • Uniform and protective equipment provided
  • Company mobile phone
  • Free DBS check
  • Company pension scheme
  • Staff benefits scheme
  • Out-of-hours support
  • Annual holiday entitlement (26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days after five years of service)
  • Excellent ongoing training and support
  • Staff networks for peer networking, mutual support, and staff development


Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:
  • The ability to communicate effectively with clients and provide advice in accurate spoken English
  • A full valid UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes
  • NVQ2 desirable or a commitment to achieving the Care Certificate Award and undertaking further training to meet the post's requirements


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