Reablement Care and Support Worker - £12.38 to £13.02 per hour - Scarborough Area
Salary: £12.38 to £13.02 per hour
Grade: E
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours:1 x 30 hour post , 1 x 26 hour
Location:Scarborough North: including Scalby, Burniston, Cloughton, Ravenscar, Harwood Dale
At North YorkshireCouncil our priority is the people we support and making a difference to them.Weare currently looking to recruit care and support workers and we are looking forpeople with the right values and behaviours to join us– could this be you?
Youdon’t need to have previous experience of working in care, nor do you needqualifications – we would be delighted to work with you to help you become anexcellent care worker.
We’rekeen to recruit someone who is passionate about working in care and who canhelp us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.Aboveall we want someone that shares our values.
These are:
- Dignity and respect
- Learning and reflection
- Working together
- Commitment to quality care and support
Arethese values important to you? If so, we would love to hear from you!Wewill give you all the training and support you need. You will be supported byus to make a difference by not only providing personal care to the people wesupport but supporting them to take part in a wide range of activities,promoting independence along the way.
The duties are varied and no two dayswill be the same. Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to betreated as such.
What is ReablementReablementplays a major part in reshaping the future of care and support - helping peopleto live longer, healthier and more independent lives in their own homes.
Itis a little different from the traditional residential care associated withcare work. We support people to do things for themselves again, by maintainingand improving independence enabling more fulfilled lives in their own homes.Working together with the person towards personal goals and outcomes whichwould improve their lives.
Reablementcentres on recovery, supporting people with personal goals to be achieved typicallyup to 6 weeks. You will work with service users to develop their skills andconfidence to achieve daily independent living. There may be an element ofpersonal involved to look at ways to allow people to become independent withthis. Your focus will be to enable each individual to achieve their goals andregain their health and independence. Working with other colleagues such asOccupational Therapists and Social Workers, you will contribute to personcentred support plans and ongoing progress reviews.Thisis an extremely rewarding role where you can realise the impact of the greatwork you do on a daily basis - you could be part of our team and share thesegreat experiences with the people you support.
Shiftpatterns include a range of early shifts (approx. 7:00am - 1:30pm/ 3pm), lateshifts (approx. 3pm – 10.00pm) and weekend working.
We offer a range of benefitsincluding:
- You will be paid for the hours you work including travel and not just for the contact you have with your clients & able to claim your mileage (45p per mile).
- Full support to achieve a Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care.
- Extensive training and learning.
- Opportunities for progression into other NYC roles.
- Potential to explore other specialisms such as learning disabilities and mental health.
- DBS clearance fully paid for by us.
- Pay based on experience and qualifications, with the opportunity for progression
- Generous mileage allowance for any travel incurred as part of the role.
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 28 days per year, increasing by length of service.
- Discount platforms from high street and local retailers, child care vouchers, home technology schemes, leisure membership – we make your pay go further.
- Access to an exceptional secure, defined benefits and flexible employee pension scheme.
Toapply, please complete an application form below.Forfurther information please contact Lauren Brady on 07815 644420 or email makecarematter@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Documents
Job Description Care and Support Worker Reablement Grade E.docx
Key Dates
Closing Date: 28th May 2024
***DBS***
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