Wiltshire Council

SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER

The closing date is 24 August 2025

Job summary

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Salary:£16.35 - £17.47per hour (plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)

Hours per week:37 hours

Rolling advert:We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Wiltshire Reablement - Empowering Independence

If you are passionate about helping other and eager to advance in the care industry, consider joining our team as a Senior Support Worker. We believe in growing talent from within and offer our staff opportunities like NVQ apprenticeships, providing you with a solid foundation for career progression.

Our Support Workers are the unsung heroes, providing crucial assistance to customers in the comfort of their homes post-hospital discharge. Collaborating hand-in-hand with dedicated occupational therapists, we co-develop personalised reablement plans, helping customers achieve their goals in the comfort of their homes. Operating on a rotating schedule, the team is available between 7 am to 10 pm, 365 days a year, ensuring continuous and dedicated support.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will monitor, support, and supervise our dedicated Support Workers, ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of services for our valued customers.

We would like to welcome candidates with either an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent substantial experience in a related field to apply, and we also welcome those who show an interested in pursuing a relevant qualification.

About us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.35 to £17.47 an hour (plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0041-05424

Job locations

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities:

We are looking for a Senior Reablement Worker to lead a small team helping people regain their independence at home.

The role involves guiding and supporting reablement workers day to day, working with occupational therapists to design tailored support plans, and making sure care is delivered safely, effectively and to CQC standards. It includes visiting customers to introduce the service, monitoring progress, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Key parts of the job include supervision, spot checks and audits, as well as working closely with health and care professionals to make sure each customer receives the best possible support.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference, build strong relationships and develop leadership skills as part of a supportive team.

For full details about the role, please refer to the job description linked on this page.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities:

We are looking for a Senior Reablement Worker to lead a small team helping people regain their independence at home.

The role involves guiding and supporting reablement workers day to day, working with occupational therapists to design tailored support plans, and making sure care is delivered safely, effectively and to CQC standards. It includes visiting customers to introduce the service, monitoring progress, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Key parts of the job include supervision, spot checks and audits, as well as working closely with health and care professionals to make sure each customer receives the best possible support.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference, build strong relationships and develop leadership skills as part of a supportive team.

For full details about the role, please refer to the job description linked on this page.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Assistant

Oliwia Saja

oliwia.saja@wiltshire.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.35 to £17.47 an hour (plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0041-05424

Job locations

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


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