Care & Support Worker

Join Our Reablement Team as a Care and Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

About the Role

• Contract: 26.25 hours per week
• Service: Operates 7 days a week, year-round
• Location: Community-based care in service users’ homes
• Purpose: Support recovery following illness, injury, or hospital discharge

Working Pattern

• 4-week rolling rota
• Morning shifts: 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Evening shifts: 2:30pm – 10:30pm
• Includes weekends and bank holidays
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential

About the Service

Our short-term, person-centred service supports individuals with disabilities or those recovering from illness. We focus on:

• Promoting independence
• Relearning daily living skills
• Providing dignified, respectful care
• Working collaboratively with health and social care professionals

Additional support includes:

• Bridging care while long-term arrangements are made
• Resettlement support following time away from home
• Emergency response during urgent situations

Training and Qualifications

Essential:

• GCSE Grades D–G or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English

Desirable:

• Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent). If you do not currently hold this qualification, full training and funding will be provided upon successful completion of your probation period.

Pay and Benefits

Salary:

• Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities

Additional Benefits:

• Career average pension scheme
• Discounted gym memberships and travel cards
• Retail, food, and entertainment discounts
• Occupational Health and Wellbeing services
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing development

Important Information

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. Applicants must demonstrate a proficient level of spoken English.

You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide evidence of this.

Only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted.

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