Assistant Reablement Coordinator

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.

So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available. Cheshire West and Chester local authority are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission. 

We are looking to recruit:

1 x Assistant Reablement Coordinator - 30 Hours

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

Being an Assistant Reablement Coordinator means supporting people in their own homes for a short space of time to assist them to reach their full potential, this may include managing a variety of aspects of daily living skills, set clear and achievable goals to help people rebuild their former independence and confidence to sustain independent living at home and in their communities.

You will effectively work within the reablement team to deliver a high quality reablement service with the aim of promoting and sustaining people’s independence living in the community.

A driving licence is essential criteria for this community-based role.

Complete service users journeys well which coincide and complies with organisational policies, procedures and Care Quality Commission regulated guidance. To ensure that the reablement service achieves the best quality outcomes for service users, their carers and families.

A driving licence is essential criteria for this community-based role.

What you will receive in return…

• Company uniform works mobile phone
• Free DBS check
• Travel time and a competitive mileage rate
• Enhanced rates paid for Bank Holidays, Evening and Weekend working.
• Starting on 5 weeks paid holiday (increased to 6 weeks after 5 years of service)
• Company sick pay
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
• Local government pension scheme
• Extensive PPE available for all staff
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits through the working rewards scheme 

Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. This is a hybrid post which means working in one of our Council offices in locations across the borough, completing visits around the borough as well as the opportunity to work from home. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on: 

• High street and supermarket shopping
• Gym membership
• Holidays
• Days out
• Cinemas
• Childcare vouchers
• Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
• Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
• Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)

We also offer:

• Competitive salary
• A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days
• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 18%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career
• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
• Supportive team and culture
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.

Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advert should sufficient applications be received.

Please note we cannot currently offer sponsorship as a council for international recruitment.

For further information please contact:  View email address on jobs.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.  It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children, or both).

To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see 

No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment.  Please see the  Equality Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.

For any technical enquiries please email  View email address on jobs.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.