Care Support Worker
1 week ago
About the Job
">The Home Care Assessment and Reablement Team (HART) at Leicestershire County Council requires a dedicated Care Support Worker to provide short intensive reablement support to individuals with disabilities and those who are frail and recovering from illness or injury.
This role involves helping people regain their independence by supporting them with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, showering, bathing, meal preparation, domestic activities, and engaging in community activities.
You will also be required to identify suitable assistive technology equipment and demonstrate its safe use, as well as advise on strategies for managing fatigue and pain, and preventing falls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide short intensive reablement support to individuals with disabilities and those who are frail and recovering from illness or injury
- Motivate individuals to build their confidence by identifying their goals and providing positive feedback
- Support with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, showering, bathing, meal preparation, and domestic activities
- Identify suitable assistive technology equipment and demonstrate its safe use
- Advise on strategies for managing fatigue and pain, and preventing falls
Requirements:
- Hold a Level 2/3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or other relevant equivalent qualification)
- Be committed to delivering high standards of care/support in an anti-discriminatory manner
- Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and record relevant and accurate observations
- Be willing to attend relevant job-related training as required
Benefits
- Rotas organised well in advance
- Opportunities to progress within a large public sector organisation
- DBS check paid for by the employer
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Access to staff wellbeing and counselling service
- Access to an employee discount scheme
Salary: £25,500 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Estimated salary range based on national averages for similar roles in the UK.
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