Job Description

We have the following NEW posts available in the North Reablement Team:

Permanent, Part Time working 14-hour posts working 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The above posts follow a 7-day fortnight work pattern:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday

NB: Working one weekend in two.

Help people regain daily living activities

so they can get closer to the life they want to live.

What will I be doing?

Providing Reablement support to people in their homes or community settings, you will help them become more independent. You will help with the daily living activities detailed in their individual plan, for example support with personal care and meal preparation. Committed to supporting people's wellbeing, you'll help them focus on important issues such as good nutrition, home safety and energy efficiency. You will also support, and where required, administer medication as appropriate. The shift pattern that includes working of weekends, and bank holidays, enables the team to support vulnerable people at a time in their life when professional care and support can make a huge difference.

What do I need to have?

You will need either a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Care or equivalent qualification, or willingness to undertake this training. You will definitely need good literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above. We expect you to be able to interpret and follow information on a variety of health and care documentation.

You must be a self-reliant individual who can work effectively as part of a team and without direct supervision. An awareness of safeguarding and the ability to cope with emergencies is important too. Crucially, you will bring a sensitive and flexible approach to this role. You respect individual's rights, choices, privacy, and dignity, and you are passionate about working in a way that maximises their independence.

Please note: a valid driving licence, access to a motorised vehicle, and willingness to obtain relevant insurance are vital. Be aware that Bristol is subject to Clean Air Zone regulations, which means that older and more polluting vehicles may be charged for travelling into the city.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for these posts/vacancies.

Why Bristol City Council?

Diverse, friendly, and independently minded, Bristol is celebrated as one of the country's most desirable cities in which to live and work. That is something we wholeheartedly agree with - and why we go the extra mile to support our people with a good work-life balance. Join us, and you'll thrive in our agile, collaborative environment, with every opportunity to build on your existing skills and develop new ones.

In this role you can expect a full induction and ongoing training to develop your skills and knowledge. We will cover the cost of your Enhanced DBS Check. We will also provide you with a uniform, PPE, and a mobile phone for work.

You'll also benefit from our competitive rewards package, with benefits including:
Access to the local government pension scheme 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years' continuous service, with the option to 'buy' additional leave Bank Holiday enhancements paid Mileage allowance Childcare vouchers Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lee Morgan (Team Leader): 0117 3773392.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under-represented in this service area of the council. Appointments will be made on merit.