Intermediate Care Assistants

Reading Borough Council is a leading provider of high-quality care services and are seeking compassionate community-based Care Assistants to join our team to support with reablement, often those who are disabled or frail, or recovering from injury or illness, to develop the confidence and skills required to allow them to continue living at home - Care with a difference!

By working in partnership with Community Assessors, District Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and NHS you will support service users with personal care (washing, toileting, dressing etc), medication administration, stair practice, reablement walks. Your work will directly impact the well-being and quality of life of those you care for.

You will use an electronic recording system and access other IT to enhance your role and how you deliver best practice.

Our Care Assistants are directly employed by Reading Borough Council giving you access to holiday entitlement and a local government pension scheme.

• Morning Shift - 7.30am to 1.00pm (19.25 hours per week) = £16,105 to £17,752 Per year
• Evening Shift - 5.00pm to 10.00pm (17.5 hours per week) = £14,641 to £16,139 Per year

Please indicate in the Supporting Statement if you are applying for the Morning Shift or Evening Shift.

Our hourly salary rates are £16.04 to £17.68 per hour.

You will be required to work a 7-day fortnight set shift pattern including working weekends and bank holidays - however we require flexibility at times to meet service needs.

Staff must be physically fit to undertake the role. A driving licence and access to your own car is mandatory due to the travelling around the Borough (will need to have Business use insurance).

We will require evidence you have the right to work in the UK – unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

As a Care Assistant at Reading Borough Council, you will have a significant impact on the lives of individuals who need assistance with their daily activities, making a positive difference in our community.

While prior experience is advantageous, we understand that everyone starts somewhere. At Reading Borough Council, we believe in providing equal opportunities, and we offer comprehensive training to all our employees to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their roles.

If you have the following qualities and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to reach out to us:

• Compassion: A heartfelt commitment to improving the lives of those in need.
• Empathy:
  The ability to understand and connect with the emotions and experiences of others.
• Excellent Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  The capacity to communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally.
• Patience and Understanding: A willingness to provide care and support with patience and empathy.
• Team Player:
  The capability to work harmoniously within a team and follow instructions.
• Responsibility and Dependability: A strong sense of duty and the ability to be relied upon.

At Reading Borough Council, your qualities and dedication to your community are what truly matter. If you possess these attributes and are eager to contribute positively to the well‑being of our residents, we welcome your application.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

• Work Together as one team – work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
• Drive Efficiency – show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
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