Promoting Independence Assistants

Adults Support Workers (Promoting Independence Assistants)

Location: Worcester, United Kingdom (travel across Worcestershire county).

Salary: £13.26 – £13.47 per hour (plus 8% Sunday enhancement) + £250 welcome bonus (subject to tax & NI).

Contract: Part‑time and full‑time roles available (to be discussed at interview).

Working Hours: Various shift patterns from 7am to 10pm, including day, evening and weekend shifts.

• £250 welcome payment (subject to tax & NI).
• 26 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time staff – up to 31 days).
• Local Government Pension scheme.
• Paid travel time and mileage from 36p per mile.
• Uniform and IT equipment supplied.
• Greener Car Scheme & Bike Scheme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff Benefit Scheme supporting Health and Wellbeing.
• Flexibility with a variety of day, evening and weekend shifts available.

Various contracts available, to be discussed  service runs from 7am to 10pm, with various shift patterns within this time.

As a Support Worker (Promoting Independence Assistant) in reablement, you’ll be playing a key role in helping customers regain and promote their independence and continue living in their own home, following hospital discharge or crisis intervention. You will assist clients to relearn skills in daily living, such as personal care (washing, hygiene, dressing), mobility support and meal preparation.

You will support in a way that encourages self‑directed activity; hands‑on assistance will be provided initially, but the goal is to enable and encourage the service user to perform as much as possible themselves.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate a can‑do attitude, are proactive, compassionate and empathetic. You should be committed to developing the lives of people and passionate about providing care and support.

Strong communication and excellent organisational skills are required. It is also important to have an understanding of maintaining health, safety and wellbeing of service users in their own homes.

Travel required: You will need to travel around Worcestershire; a full driving licence and own vehicle are essential.

This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification, including examples of your experience, skills and knowledge that would make you a suitable candidate.

Closing Date:, 30th January 2025