Senior Reablement Support Assistant

Are you an experienced care or reablement worker looking for your next career move? Are you caring, reliable, motivated, and enthusiastic? Are you looking for a job which is rewarding in which you help those most in need?

We are looking for Senior Reablement Support Assistant to join an established team within the city-wide Reablement Service.

You will be part of the process that supports people to leave hospital earlier, after an illness or fall which has affected their confidence and ability to carry out the activities of daily living. We work with people for a period of up to 42 days to promote their confidence and maximise their independence. You will be supervising reablement support assistants and managing the care element of the service users time with the service.

In this role you can expect a full induction and ongoing training to develop your skills and knowledge. We will cover the cost of your Enhanced DBS Check. We will also provide you with a uniform, PPE, and a mobile phone for work.

In this role you will follow a 6 week rota pattern and where applicable, you will also receive Bank Holiday enhancements paid alongside a shift category 2 payment that totals £3,596 a year.

What do I need to have?

You will have experience in providing care to vulnerable adults in the community, and an NVQ/QCF level 2 or 3 or equivalent qualification. Effective communication skills are key, as is the ability to supervise and motivate your staff and complete assessments and set/review goals with service users in their own homes.

You will have a flexible response to changing needs, be able to work effectively as part of a team and to work without direct supervision. You will also be competent/confident in both using and supporting the use of technology including data entry.

Please note a valid driving licence, access to a motorised vehicle, and willingness to obtain relevant vehicle business insurance are vital. Be aware that Bristol is subject to Clean Air Zone regulations, which means that older and more polluting vehicles may be charged for travelling into the city.

Please also note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.