Deputy Team Leader (Reablement)

You will work under the direction of Team Leader and Community Service Manager to assist in all aspects of the day to day running of the Reablement service. The role will consist of a diverse range of responsibilities which will include Organising Rota's, assisting with quality monitoring, Supervising staff, Assessments and involvement in the day to day delivery of direct to care to the people we visit when needed.

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate a strong understanding of person centred values into practise, Understanding the impacts upon the individual and their families, has direct experience of providing Care to individuals (In either a paid or voluntary capacity) and who has good organisational skills to maintain records, write basic reports and assess individual need. Your qualities will include:

• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude that will enhance the positive experiences of staff and the people we work with.
• Ability to demonstrate good practice in your work.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use your own initiative.
• A flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service.
• Demonstrable IT Skills.
You will need to be a driver, have access to a car and be available to work 5 days out of 7. The role could include working at weekends. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/jobs/support/employment-hub We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.