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Support Worker (Crisis Response)

Employer
hireful
Location
Leicester
Salary
£15,300 to £16,654 per annum
Closing date
30 Nov 2018

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Support Worker (Crisis Response) 

Leicester is one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the country. They are committed to improving the lives of children, raising aspirations and building achievements. 

Position: Reablement Assistant (ICRS) 
Location: Neville Centre, Leicester, Leicestershire (Commutable from Loughborough, Wigston, Melton Mowbray, Nuneaton, Market Harborough and surrounding areas) 
Job type: Part Time, Permanent 
Hours: 30 hours per week, Potential for alternative number of hours (subject to meeting business needs) 
Salary: £15,300 to £16,654 per annum 

Closing date: 30 November 2018 

About the role: 

They are looking for a Reablement Assistant to respond to any social care crisis as part of the 24-7 Integrated Crisis Response Service (ICRS) by providing urgent social care support as part of a multi-disciplinary team approach within the service users home. 

To also engage, encourage and motivate service users to achieve their maximum level of independence through a personalised ICRS plan which is agreed in partnership with colleagues from Adult Social Care and NHS Leicester City Community Health Services. 

About you: 

- Previous experience working with vulnerable people in a caring capacity (paid or voluntary) which includes understanding the needs of older people, including those with a physical disability, a learning difficulty or a mental health diagnosis 
- Good communication skills both verbal and written sufficient to write progress reports, contact sheets and complete medication records 
- Ability to support and aid independence in a supportive manner and respond to a social care crisis by working in partnership with all key agencies 
- Good understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds 
- Must be able to work city wide, therefore a full driving licence valid in the UK, with access to own transport is essential 
- Must be willing to work in a flexible manner and as part of a rota which meets the needs of a 24 -7 service which includes working between 7am to 10pm across evenings, weekends and bank holidays 

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check 

Under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part 1 requires National Care Minimum Standards apply so Applicants must be aged 18. 

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NF, etc.

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