Casual Reablement Support Worker Halifax, England
Calderdale Council
Full Time
Halifax, England
11.18 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description
Application closing date
29/05/2023
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale 3, £11.18 per hour
Package
Casual flexible hours
Job category/type
Council
Job description
Post Ref: CC585
We are looking for kind, caring and compassionate individuals who really want to make a difference, to join our team of Reablement Support Workers at Heatherstones Court. Heatherstones Court is a reablement support and specialist housing service for all ages in Calderdale. There are 9 single apartments and 2 double apartments.
Heatherstones Court provides support for:
- People on discharge from hospital who need a short period of help and support (Reablement) before getting back to their former self where possible.
- People who are experiencing difficulties in their own home and can no longer access their home because of changes to their health or personal circumstances.
- People who have become homeless because they are unable to return to their own home or are experiencing a change in their personal circumstances.
- People may be living in a property which requires urgent repairs or has been assessed as unsafe to reside. The property may need refurbishment or a fresh start.
Our Requirements:
- Previous experience in working with a range of people delivering care or support in the community
- A caring attitude and a desire to help people to become more independent.
- Forward thinkers who can encourage and enable people to remain an active part of their community.
- Ability to work positively within a team and always communicate professionally.
- Ability to build effective relationships.
- Ensure the service users rights, dignity choice and dignity are maintained and respected.
In return we provide:
- A full induction and on-going training and development relevant to the role.
- The opportunity to complete the Care Certificate.
- A friendly, diverse, dynamic, and supportive team.
- Various routes of progression to other areas within the Council.
- The opportunity to input into this innovative service.
- Comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: 29th May 2023
If you would like an informal discussion about the role to learn more about he service, please contact Nicola Gale Registered Manager/ Sara Maynard Deputy Manager on 01422 392229.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub | Calderdale Council
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
Calderdale Council
www.calderdale.gov.uk
Halifax, United Kingdom
Robin Tuddenham
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Municipal Agencies
1974
