Position reference:50111118 50145896 50111105 50111143 50145897
Working Arrangements: A gile Working – 6 Week rolling rota
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
Enhanced DBS Check required.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email dbs@barnsley.gov.uk.
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
About the Post
Our people help to support and improve the lives and wellbeing of the people of Barnsley, helping people regain and develop new skills so they can return home and maintain their independence. You’ll have a life‑changing impact.
Creativity, ambition and a focus on people that’s what matters.
Shape a better future with us
The service delivers a broad range of offers and Reablement is one part of this, the team also supports people with new technology. We are looking for people who want to help people of all ages remain at home and get their life back on track following episodes of illness or an event that has affected their life skills.
Your role in our journey
As a Reablement Support Worker, you will learn the skills and knowledge to support and help people to regain and, in some cases, learn new skills to live as independently as possible. You’ll help them to establish independence, gain confidence and develop social connections that will enable them to meet their aspirations. Our clients need support seven days a week including bank holidays. Our core service hours are from 7am to 10pm. We need people who can commit to this and recognise that we work in the community and on our own.
What you’ll need
- The ability to engage with vulnerable people.
- The ability to build collaborative working relationships with their personal support network, partner agencies and services.
- Being flexible to fulfil the demands on service.
- Service is borough‑wide; a driving licence and car is required.
A lot to look forward to
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. We prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential, offering training to become a leader or learning flexibly online.
Legal and Equality
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We are committed to fairness and do not discriminate.
CVs are not accepted for this role.
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