Care Support Worker - Peterborough City Council : Job Details

Are you a care or support worker looking to join a team where you will be supported and encouraged from day 1?Looking for a Monday - Friday 9-5 role? In care.. I know, rare right!!If that’s not attractive enough... you will also be able to use our flexihour scheme meaning you can work around personal commitments including the school run!As our newest Care Support Worker you will be working within our Reablement team.Our Reablement service here at PCC is dedicated to helping individuals regain independence in their daily activities. Our goal-based assessments are designed to support clients in achieving their independence, utilizing technology-enabled care devices and occupational therapy aids. We prioritise client interaction while also providing supervision and mentoring to our dedicated staff.What will you be doing as our new Care Support worker?- Visiting our clients weekly throughout their reablement time to monitor their progress and make decisions on their current support needs. - At the end of clients reablement journey you will carry out a full care act and eligibility assessment to make the decision if the client still has needs and requires on going support. What do you need?Experience in care delivery and some great care knowledge!Confidence - remembering that you are the professional at all times and explain this to family membersCommunication skills - The ability to talk to a range of individuals including fmaily member and other health care professionalsKnowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act - You will be assessing clients against this.A can do, positive attitude - we need this to rub off on our clients!A Driver - You will be visiting clients in the community We are a fun, friendly and supportive team who work together to improve the lives of the people we support.Now is a great time to join us and be part of this service. In return for working with us, you will have access to an amazing range of benefits including:- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays (FTE) + option to purchase up to an additional ten days per year (FTE)- Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5% (current)- Immediate life cover (x3 times your annual salary) and ill-health protection (applicable to those enrolled in LGPS)- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities- Discounted private medical insurance- Access to a car lease salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme- Funded professional or subscription fees where qualification or membership of a professional body is an essential part of the roleWe are reviewing applications for this role daily, so please don't hesitate to apply.Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.