Job Description

Reablement Care Workers - Reablement Service

Driving Licence and access to own Vehicle Essential - 0.59 per mile

13.78 per hour (pay award pending)

30 hours per week

Please note before applying - A Driving Licence and access to own vehicle is essential.

Disclosure: We do not offer Sponsorship for this vacancy at the moment, therefore we cannot accept anyone without valid Right to Work in the UK.

We are looking for caring and self-motivated individuals who have a passion for improving people's lives to join our highly reputable Reablement service. This service has been running in Sefton for a number of years and is highly reputable within the Sefton community; we support and work in partnership with the NHS and Sefton Council directly, to enable people to live independently at home for longer.

Being a Reablement Health Care Worker is so much more rewarding than you think. In this role, you will not be taking care of people in a healthcare setting but instead you will be helping them to improve their long term independence within their own homes by focusing on abilities and outcomes.

The role means you will be supporting individuals who have been discharged from hospital or may have had an illness, crisis, fall at home or change in circumstances in relation to themselves or their careers. Our main aim is to help individuals gain confidence by working alongside them and sharing in their pride as they achieve goals and gain independence.

Joining our team means you will come across individuals from all walks of life, with diverse needs. You will learn new skills and be given an opportunity to gain a recognised qualification. We are looking for people who have a friendly, confident approach and when needed can work under pressure.

As Sefton's leading care provider, we currently employ around 350+ staff across the business who pride themselves on delivering high quality social care and support to vulnerable groups within the Sefton.

Please note it is essential for you to have your own vehicle as you will be expected to cover all areas of Sefton, including but not limited to Ince Blundell, Hightown, Formby, Ainsdale, Birkdale and Southport.

What we need from you:

A caring nature and strong values of compassion and inclusion. Driving Licence & access to your own vehicle. We also accept motorbike drivers! Ability to pass the screening process for an Enhanced DBS check. Valid Right to Work in the UK. You must be over 18 years old. Able to work according to an 8-hour shift rota that includes evenings and weekends in a working pattern of 4 days in, and 3 days off. Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

The benefits on joining our team are as follows:

Mileage Allowance Payments of 0.59 per mile and paid travelling time between calls. High quality training & induction programme. Permanent contracted hours. Training and development opportunities. Active Workforce. Pension with company contribution. Annual leave: up to 28 days per year (after qualifying period) plus bank holidays. Career Progression. Free Uniform. Ongoing support from a dedicated manager. Blue Light Discount: New Directions pay for a Blue Light Card for employees. A Blue Light Card provides discounts across a range of suppliers and outlets Refer a friend scheme. Medicash: We work with Medicash to offer all staff the opportunity of joining an exclusive corporate healthcare cash plan scheme. Eye tests & Glasses Compensation. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): The EAP is a confidential employee benefits service designed to help with personal and professional problems.

More about us

New Directions

was established by?Sefton Council in 2007 as the first local authority trading company in the country, which remains at the forefront of the adult social care sector in the borough and beyond.

We work closely with individuals with learning and physical disabilities to live rewarding and fulfilling lives through person-centered support and care. While also providing peace of mind for families and loved ones.

Our core values:

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Big Hearted:

we say that we are proud of the quality of care, empathy and kindness we offer to the people we support and each other

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Count on Us:

we act in a way that you can rely on us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support and each other

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Together as One:

we say that we take pride in working as a team to deliver a very person-centred service

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People Focused:

we recognise the importance of transparency, trust, recognition and development within our workforce.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.78 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have the ability to work shift patterns, including evenings and weekends? Please describe your Right to Work in the UK. Do you have your own vehicle?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 19/06/2025