Support Workers

Are you kind, caring and compassionate?
- Do you want to work in a caring role where no 2 days are the same?
- Are you interested in an enhanced training package and career progression opportunities?
- Do you want to make a difference to the lives of local people in Stockton-on-Tees?

If this sounds like you, then we’d love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive team.

The role of Reablement Support Worker involves supporting individuals within their own home on a short-term basis to regain independence, increase confidence and learn new skills in all aspects of personal care and daily living.

Due to growing demand we are expanding our service to enable us to support more people to live independently at home for as long as possible.

What do our staff say about working at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council?
- **“I love working for the Reablement Service. I get to help people get back their independence and see the satisfaction that gives them. We are a short-term service so have a regular change of people which means there is a variety, and no two days are the same. We are a friendly, close-knit team and the Council really encourages training and development. I have progressed in my career from Home Care Worker to Reablement Support Worker and then to Assistant Coordinator.”**_

And what about our clients?
- **“I found all of the staff friendly, caring and comforting. With their help, it has put me on the road to recovery. I will miss them when they leave and would like to pass on my gratitude to everyone concerned that has helped me to live independently.”**_

We will provide you with a structured training program leading to a diploma in Adult Health and Social Care at Level 3 with other learning opportunities including Autism & Dementia training and the encouragement to develop your career further.

All you need to be a success is:

- A full driving licence that’s valid to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle to undertake home visits
- Experience of working in a care setting and / or NVQ Level 2 in Adult Social Care or equivalent
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Empathy and a passion to support others

You must currently have or be working towards an NVQ Level 2 in Adult Social Care or equivalent.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

You will receive a competitive salary with guaranteed payment of your contracted hours and not dependent on number of calls completed. This includes travel and contact time for a worry-free and consistent salary. Alongside that, we pay mileage of 47.7p per mile within your working day.

It is anticipated that appointments will be made at Grade F of the career grade to maintain a skills balance within the team.

We have 25 and 30 hours posts available and the actual salaries are as follows:
£16,750 - £17,562.16 (Actual Salary for 25 hours per week)
£20,100 - £21,074.59 (Actual Salary for 30 hours per week)

We also offer generous annual leave entitlement, local government pension with the option to add extra contributions and access to a number of other benefits like a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme, physiotherapy services and a 24 hour GP telephone service for employees and their dependants.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council ensures that all customers, both internal and external receive a consistently high-quality level of service.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £16,750.00-£21,074.59 per year

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/11/2024
Reference ID: 272303