Promoting Independence Assistant

As a Support Worker (Promoting Independence Assistant) in reablement, you'll be playing a key role in helping our customers regain and promote their independence and continue living in their own home, following hospital discharge or crisis intervention. This includes helping clients to relearn skills in their lives, such as personal care such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing as well as support with mobility and preparing meals. You will provide support in a way that helps people 'to do' rather than 'doing for' people. Initially hands-on assistance may be required but Promoting Independence Assistants will enable and encourage the service user to do as much for themselves as possible.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate a can-do attitude, and that are proactive, compassionate, and empathetic. You should have commitment to developing the lives of people and passionate about providing care and support. You will need to have good communication skills and excellent organisation skills. It is also important that you have an understanding of maintaining the health and safety, and wellbeing of service users in their own homes. Travel required - You will be required to travel around Worcestershire, so a Full driving licence and own vehicle is essential. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions., While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives! With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

Are you looking to keep a good work-life balance around your family or flexible working around your studies? This permanent role offers great flexibility - various starting and finishing hours, with day, evening and weekend shifts available. Immediate starts available! Email us on work4us@worcestershire.gov.uk and we will be in touch to discuss the roles and how we can fit around you. What we can offer you:

• £250 welcome payment (Subject to tax & NI).
• 26 days annual leave (pro rata for part time staff) - if you get more leave, we can match up to 31 days.
• Local Government Pension scheme.
• Paid travel time and mileage from 36p per mile.
• Uniform and IT equipment supplied.
• Greener Car Scheme & Bike Scheme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff Benefit Scheme supporting Health and Wellbeing.
• Flexibility with a variety of day, evening and weekend shifts available.
Contracts that we can off (subject to availability): 16 hours, 21 hours, 26.25 hours, 28 hours & 35 hours (these will be discussed with you if invited to interview). We have the following shift times available (depending on which contract you are on): 7 am to 7 pm 8 am to 8 pm 7:30 am to 7:30 pm 7:30 am to 4 pm 7:30 am to 3:30 pm 2 pm to 10 pm 4 pm to 10 pm 1:30 pm to 10 pm
• We can be flexible with start time for the evening shifts so please get in touch to see if we can fit around your availability., We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and our staff are as important to us as our customers. We offer a range of shifts to suit you, so whether you want to work a couple of evenings, weekends or full time, we have a contract that benefits everyone.