About the role
Staffordshire County Council’s Provider Services team is looking for Support Facilitators to deliver person-centred reablement care in the community. The service runs 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with shifts between 7 AM and 10 PM, including weekends. Applicants must live within 30 minutes of our base location (ST5 1BL) and be able to travel within the community, primarily Newcastle under Lyme Borough. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
Key responsibilities
- Provide person-centred reablement care in people’s homes, respecting dignity and promoting independence.
- Support individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, and medication administration.
- Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues to build positive relationships.
- Respond flexibly to changing needs and embrace digital tools to improve service delivery.
- Maintain accurate records and comply with health, safety, and safeguarding standards.
- Undertake manual handling tasks as required.
- Drive (using your own vehicle) to deliver care across the local area.
- Complete interventions using Assistive Technology.
Requirements
- Demonstrated caring and compassionate nature with a genuine desire to make a positive difference.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build trust and positive relationships.
- Flexibility and resilience, adapting to changing needs and working patterns.
- Practical skills and reliability, including a full driving licence, physical ability for care tasks, and commitment to learning and development.
- Experience in social care (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent). (NVQ2 Provided.)
- Driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Caring, patient, and committed to empowering people to live independently.
- Ability to work flexibly across days, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Physically able to support personal care and manual handling tasks.
- Excellent communication with a positive outlook and ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Living within 30 minutes of our base location.
Additional information
This role is regulated by the CQC and requires full employment history from leaving secondary school. A pre‑employment health assessment and an enhanced DBS check are required. The position is not eligible for sponsorship due to recent legislation changes.
Interviews
Interviews will be held week commencing 27th July 2026.
Contact
For further information please contact Sarah‑Jane on sarah-jane.harrison@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Equality and diversity
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
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