Home Carers (Reablement)

As a Reablement Carer, you will work alongside individuals recovering from illness, injury, hospital admission or changes in their health, supporting them to regain confidence, develop daily living skills and remain independent in their own homes., The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and motivated home carers to join our busy and friendly Reablement Team., A caring, positive and person-centred approach. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - The ability to motivate and encourage others. - Reliability, flexibility and the ability to work independently. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred. Full induction and ongoing training will be provided. All successful candidates should have an SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 or SVQ 2 Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards this to gain SSSC registration within 3 months of appointment.

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link

The salary will be pro rata to the number of hours worked. (Hourly rate £15.54 per hour), WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all
associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support