PEO/1710 - Reablement Care Assistant
£20,852 - £23,484

Windsor House Permanent Various hours. 52 weeks per year Grade D (£20,852 - £23,484) pro rata

Reablement Care Assistant - Role Profile

Are you someone looking for a new direction in your care career? Have you left the care sector and looking to return? Are you looking for a new career in care? 

Plymouth City Council’s Independence@Home Team are looking for a number of caring, sensitive and enthusiastic individuals to join our established professional care team.   

Why not visit this link to find out more about what we do.

This is a real opportunity for people who want to work as part of a wider team to support those who have a variety of needs to retain their independence at home and contribute to their wellbeing.

You don’t need to have already worked in care, as full training and support is provided but you will already have some really important skills and understanding that you will be able to bring to this rewarding role.
 
These include:

  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written to build rapport with individuals and record  and report on aspects of their health and well-being to the care coordination team.  
  • Time management and organisational skills.
  • A reasonable understanding of the need for dignity, respect and sensitivity when working with vulnerable and older people
  • The ability to motivate and work with service users whose behaviour may be challenging, disengaged or who are terminally ill. There are some physical requirements, for example being able to carry out personal care tasks with respect and dignity, and full training including, manual handling training, is provided

It is essential that you have the following:- 

  • GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Ability to work towards the Health and Social Care Diploma Level 2
  • Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
  • A commitment to continuous professional development in accordance with National Care Quality Standards and Plymouth City Council’s training plan.

Please note this position is not suitable for flexible working.  

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is:- Enhanced Check + Adults Barred List.

 

Why not find out more about the role - for an informal chat, please call Jackie or Nicole on 01752 312531.

Closing date: Monday 4 July 2022 

Vacancy Description
Windsor House Permanent Various hours. 52 weeks per year Grade D (£20,852 - £23,484) pro rata
 

Reablement Care Assistant - Role Profile

Are you someone looking for a new direction in your care career? Have you left the care sector and looking to return? Are you looking for a new career in care? 

Plymouth City Council’s Independence@Home Team are looking for a number of caring, sensitive and enthusiastic individuals to join our established professional care team.   

Why not visit this link to find out more about what we do.

This is a real opportunity for people who want to work as part of a wider team to support those who have a variety of needs to retain their independence at home and contribute to their wellbeing.

You don’t need to have already worked in care, as full training and support is provided but you will already have some really important skills and understanding that you will be able to bring to this rewarding role.
 
These include:

  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written to build rapport with individuals and record  and report on aspects of their health and well-being to the care coordination team.  
  • Time management and organisational skills.
  • A reasonable understanding of the need for dignity, respect and sensitivity when working with vulnerable and older people
  • The ability to motivate and work with service users whose behaviour may be challenging, disengaged or who are terminally ill. There are some physical requirements, for example being able to carry out personal care tasks with respect and dignity, and full training including, manual handling training, is provided

It is essential that you have the following:- 

  • GCSE (A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Ability to work towards the Health and Social Care Diploma Level 2
  • Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
  • A commitment to continuous professional development in accordance with National Care Quality Standards and Plymouth City Council’s training plan.

Please note this position is not suitable for flexible working.  

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is:- Enhanced Check + Adults Barred List.

 

Why not find out more about the role - for an informal chat, please call Jackie or Nicole on 01752 312531.

Closing date: Monday 4 July 2022