Bedford Borough Council is seeking compassionate Reablement Support Workers and Home Carers to join their dedicated team. These roles focus on empowering individuals to regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Visa sponsorship is available for candidates already living in the UK, making this an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals looking to advance their careers in care. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and working in a supportive environment, apply today to become part of Bedford Borough Council’s team.
About the Council
Bedford Borough Council is a unitary authority in Bedfordshire, England, responsible for providing a wide range of local services to the community. These include education, housing, transport, social care, waste management, and environmental protection. The council is committed to fostering economic growth, enhancing public wellbeing, and creating sustainable communities. Known for its diversity and rich heritage, Bedford Borough Council works to ensure the area remains a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and visit.
Positions: Reablement Support Workers and Home Carers
Salary: £240,027 -£24,404 per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Bedford, UK
About the Role
Reablement helps people over the age of 18 to regain their independent living skills. The Homecare service gives long term, intensive support to people in their own homes. Both offer meaningful, long-lasting careers.
Why work in Reablement / Homecare?
Join our successful, motivated and committed Reablement / Homecare Teams if you want:
- To make a great step into a long-lasting career
- To make a difference to people’s lives
- To work in a caring and supportive role with adults who live in their own homes
- To help people become independent with all aspects of daily living
- A new career with training to help you carry out this new role
- To work in with supportive, experienced and motivated colleagues
- Job satisfaction
You can apply for these roles at any time.
Don’t worry if you have no experience in this area – whilst an NVQ level 2 in Care is desirable, it’s not essential as full training will be given.
The Council has a sponsorship licence and may be able to offer visa sponsorship to candidates based in the UK.
We are currently receiving a high volume of applications so you may experience a delay in hearing from us.
Successful candidates will be provided with:
- Mandatory training
- Support and guidance from our committed, motivated, energetic and professional team coordinators
- Supervision
- Appraisal
- Ongoing continued professional development
- Possible access to the use of a Council electric car to support this role (where applicable with a full driving licence)
You will need to travel between service users’ homes within a given timescale. You will need a current driving licence and access to a car or means of mobility support. You will also be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check.
Reablement support workers
Salary: £24,027 – £24,404 pro rata per annum
Hours: 16, 20 and 25 hours per week, additional hours, various shift patterns.
Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: P000837
Reablement helps people over the age of 18 to regain their independent living skills. They may have lost these skills due to poor health, disability, impairment or an accident. It’s about helping people to find new ways of doing things.
Reablement Support Workers provide ‘hands-on’ personal care to service users. They must be able to carry out physical care tasks. Manual handling experienced is preferred, but training will be given.
Reablement provides a temporary service and will be provided for up to a maximum of six weeks. The emphasis will be to encourage the individual ‘to do’ for themselves, not to ‘do to’ for them. Trained staff help people safely practice daily living skills in their own home. Reablement also facilitates safe and timely hospital discharges.
Reablement promotes a culture of independence and has a strong teamwork ethic. This service runs between 7.30am and 10pm, 365 days a year.
You must have a current driving licence and use of a vehicle, or be able to otherwise demonstrate the ability to travel to sites around the Borough in an efficient manner.
Home carers
Salary: £24,027 – £24,404 pro rata per annum
Hours: Various shifts available
Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 0011799
The Homecare service gives long term, intensive support to people in their own homes. We work closely with service users to maintain their independence in their homes.
We want people who are interested in working in the care industry. They must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and eager to learn. An NVQ level 2 in Care would be preferable, but is not essential. We will provide full training.
You must have a current driving license and use of a vehicle, or be able to otherwise demonstrate the ability to travel to sites around the Borough in an efficient manner.
How to find out more
Contact the Team Co-ordinators on 01234 718333 for:
- An informal chat about shifts
- Opportunities to work additional hours over the contracted hours
- Any other queries
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
How to Apply
Read the job description and selection criteria before completing your application form.
Applications can be submitted at any time, so don’t delay.
- Download application form (Word)
- Read about the benefits of working with us
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Application Deadline
Position will remain open until filled