Support Workers / Assistants

Support Assistants - Reablement



Location: Mid Essex - Chelmsford, Braintree, Maldon



£6.83 - £8.58 including shift allowance Plus o/time - part-time flexible hrs 16hrs
- 30hrs





The Company:

Essex Cares are looking for people who really care about others in their community and want to support them to live independently. We have a well-trained, flexible and caring workforce with over 1,000 members of staff.
Essex Cares are a trusted provider working with local authorities and health partners to deliver services aimed at wellbeing, prevention and maximising independence.



The purpose of the role:

Reablement is a service which delivers a period of care and support to customers in their own homes to help prevent hospital admissions or to increase customer independence following a spell in hospital or period of ill health.



The service offers much more than standard domiciliary care; our team of support assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Nurses working together with customers to develop skills and new ways of coping at home, rather than simply doing things for them. After our support their independence is increased and on-going care needs are reduced or eradicated completely.



The Job:

Ideally based out of Chelsmford, Braintree or Maldon district. As an Reablement Support Assistant you will be helping these adults to achieve their goals and aspirations to lead a more independent life living in their communities, providing both practical and emotional support.

• Practical support includes: aiding mobility; re-skilling customers in daily living tasks; coaching and demonstrating different ways of doing everyday tasks; supporting people with intimate and personal care - this will include toileting and bathing

• Emotional support includes: praising and encouraging; maximising confidence; motivating; being empathetic and understanding

• The role will require you to work to a time limited Reablement plan, reporting on customer progress and contribute to regular reviews. With support, you will also identify equipment to support independent living

You will need to travel throughout an operational area, so the use of a car for work purposes is essential.



The Person:

Essex Cares is looking for caring and committed individuals willing to work as part of a team and work flexibly between the service hours of 7am-11pm 7 days a week 365 days a year.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• A full driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential

• A positive outlook and the ability to retain sense of purpose and the customer's best interest

• The ability to support individuals and provide high standards of care in an encouraging and enabling way

• The ability to safeguard and promote the wellbeing and welfare of the people we support and to work at all times in an environment where they are in control of their care



Benefits:

• £6.83 - £8.58 part-time including shift allowance plus o/time plus flexi hours

• Full training

• Protective tunic and equipment supplied

• 45p Per mile Business Mileage + Paid travel time

• Contributory Pension Scheme & Holiday pay

• Excellent Career development and real job satisfaction

All appointments are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check which will be paid for by Essex Cares.