Reablement Support Worker

The role is a deeply rewarding position within the team that supports residents of the borough back into their own homes. As a Reablement Support Worker you will be part of the team providing integrated, multidisciplinary programmes of Reablement across the borough.

We are part of Urgent Care which is a multidisciplinary team consisting of Reablement, Therapists, Social Care Workers, Housing and Health professionals.

The Reablement service operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year to include all Bank Holidays operating between the hours 07:00am through to 22:00pm. This role can exceed normal hours of work in line with the service needs. You will work every other weekend between then hours of 08:00am through to 22:00pm.

You must be creative and self-motivating with a strong customer care ethic. You will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills and the value of promoting independence.

You will be providing support from the Reablement service in the person's home. You will use an asset-based approach to promote independence, helping people to remain within their own homes and also connect within their communities to enhance their well-being.

You will be required to hold a current valid driving licence or the ability to travel as required to meet the needs of the service.

In this post you must be creative and self-motivating with a strong customer care ethic. You will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills and the value of promoting independence.

You will use an asset-based approach to promote independence, helping people to remain within their own homes and also connect within their communities to enhance their well-being.

Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

Wigan Reablement Team has been rated 'Outstanding' by Care Quality Commission. Reablement is a service to help people make a swift transition from a state of dependency to independence. The service can be provided for up to six weeks. The team will support people who have just left hospital or following significant changes in a person's ability to thrive at home. We will support people to regain the confidence, ability and skills to live at home.