AS THIS SERVICE IS A REGISTERED CQC SERVICE YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE YOUR FULL WORK HISTORY FROM LEAVING EDUCATION PRIOR TO INTERVIEW.

For further information about this role please contact the Assistant Manager Frances Perry at frances.perry@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council

ARE YOU CARING AND COMPASSIONATE, LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CHALLENGE? THIS IS A DIVERSE SOCIAL CARE ROLE WHERE EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT!

We are looking for motivated experienced people who are passionate about providing outstanding care for adults with care and support needs. We have an exciting opportunity to join our reablement service supporting people in their homes to regain their independence and learn new skills. Our Independence At Home service will prevent hospital admissions and support people to age in place and stay at home for as long as possible.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES TRAVELLING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, MAINLY IN THE NORTH OF THE COUNTY, AND SO A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO YOUR OWN VEHICLE IS ESSENTIAL.

We have Casual Bank positions available with shifts 7am to 10pm, which will include weekend and bank holiday working.

Our people are central to everything we do and so we’ll make sure you’re well supported and given the opportunity to develop and progress.

• We provide full paid training and ongoing development to enable you to pursue your career aspirations.
• For travel, we will reimburse you at £.45/mile, paid from a council base nearest to your home
• Supervision and support to enable you to provide excellent care

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process. As this service is a registered CQC service you are required to provide your full work history from leaving education.
Main Responsibilities
Working flexibly across various locations in North Staffordshire such as Newcastle under Lyme, Moorlands, Stafford & East Staffs, you will provide an excellent level of care to enable the people we support to have a comfortable and dignified life within their own homes.

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver care and support plans which focus on re-gaining independence and developing independent living skills
• Administer medication
• Requires manual handling tasks, such as supporting with intimate care like showering and dressing
• Support people with eating and drinking
• Accurately complete care records

The Ideal Candidate