Community Reablement Officer - Ref: SS05724
- Employer
- Walsall Council
- Location
- West Midlands
- Salary
- £25119 - £28770
- Closing date
- 2 Oct 2024
- Reference
- 500
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Social Care – Adults
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Salary: G5 £25,119 - £28,770 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
About you
Are you a confident and effective communicator who enjoys working with others? Do you have the skills to motivate and encourage others to achieve their goals? Do you thrive in a busy and active environment, have the skills to work on your own initiative whilst being a team player? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our new service.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working collaboratively with residents and colleagues to join us as Reablement Officers and to support activity which maximises independence and well being.
About the job
As a Reablement Officer you will work with individuals in their own home to support and encourage them to develop or regain skills to live independent and fulfilling lives. You will work closely with the therapy team to deliver bespoke support and contribute to ongoing reviews.
For further information regarding any of the above or for an informal chat please do not hesitate to contact Sue Lloyd, Principal Occupational Therapist on 07721062980 or email sue.lloyd@walsall.gov.uk
View Job Description and Employee Specification
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
Walsall Council are committed to supporting Walsall Care Leavers therefore will guarantee an interview for eligible young people leaving care in Walsall that meet the essential job criteria.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.
Read more about our benefits at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us
Company
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
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Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
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Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment.
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
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Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our web page to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Walsall Council will guarantee an interview for any candidate who has formerly served in the Armed Forces and who meets the essential criteria for the job.
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- Website
- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01922 650000
- Location
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Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom
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