The Dementia Reablement team provide short term (up to 12 weeks) support to individuals recently diagnosed with dementia. The team provides information, advice and practical support to enable individuals referred to the service to continue to live independently for as long as possible and to enjoy a good quality of life.
An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Care4CE Dementia Reablement service. We are recruiting a permanent Grade 6 Senior Support Worker for 30 hours per week, over 4 set days, one of which will be a Friday. You will primarily be working between Monday and Friday 9am – 5pm although some early evenings may be required. The service is based in Delamere House, Crewe but covers the south of Cheshire East.
About us
At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.
For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.
We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!
Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council
Join a team that’s compassionate, forward-thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.
About the Role:
The Dementia Reablement team provide short term (up to 12 weeks) support to individuals recently diagnosed with dementia. The team provides information, advice and practical support to enable individuals referred to the service to continue to live independently for as long as possible and to enjoy a good quality of life. The team provides specialist, short term interventions that are designed to equip people with early dementia, their carers, and their families, with the practical skills, tools and information that can improve outcomes for the person affected.
To find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.
About you:
You will have:
- Effective teamwork and communication skills
- An enthusiastic, flexible, and reliable approach to work
- Competent computer skills
- Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- Able to manage a busy workload and keep to deadlines
- A clean driving licence with Business Use car insurance required - mileage paid at 52.2p per mile (over 1000cc) or 46.9p (under 999cc/electric)
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
What we offer in return:
- A competitive salary - Between £28,598 per annum - £31,022 per annum pro rata with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
- Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
- Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 5 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
- Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
- Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
- Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
- Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
- Off-Peak Racket Sports
- Athletics Tracks
- Sauna/Steam/Spa
Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Salary Min
£28,598 pro rata per annum
Salary Max
£31,022 pro rata per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
How to apply:
We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role!
As an equal opportunities’ and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.
To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Heather Newton at: [email protected], they’ll be happy to hear from you!
If you would like to get in touch with us regarding this role then please remember to include the job reference number so we can assist you accurately and in a timely manner.
Once you’ve applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we’ll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application.
If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time but please don’t let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, as we’d truly love to hear from you again in the future!
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Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are ‘not protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.
