Denbighshire County Council is excited to be expanding its reablement service in Adult Social Care, which helps residents do ordinary things such as dressing and cooking, by recruiting 8 new Reablement Workers. This forms part of Denbighshire’s transformation to ensure a sustainable social care service for the future, and also helps mitigate some of the financial pressures the Council faces.
The new staff will be supporting people who need a hand to regain the skills do everyday activities like cooking meals, washing, dressing, moving about the home and going out.
There are a number of reasons why people may need this support, like following a period of illness or a hospital stay. This support can last for as little as one or two weeks, but can be offered for up to six weeks if it is needed.
In addition to this support, the care and support team offer longer term domiciliary support when this is required.
Darylanne, a Senior Care and Support Worker at the Council said:
“Our Reablement Service helps people to learn or re-learn the skills necessary to be able to engage in everyday activities, and to be as independent as possible. It is incredibly rewarding to see someone regain their independence and to start living their lives to the fullest.”
Ann Lloyd, Head of Service for Adult Social Care & Homelessness Service said:
“Being able to live as they wish in their own homes is vitally important to our residents, and we want to do everything possible to help them with this.
With the right support at the right time, we can help residents have a better chance of maintaining their wellbeing, as well as staying independent in their own homes for longer.
We are looking for people who want to help residents gain skills, to help them to remain living independently at home, to come and join our team, and discover the rewarding role of caring for those who need our help”.
Councillor Elen Heaton, Lead Member for Health and Social Care said:
“Residents who have just arrived home from hospital or treatment often need some support in adjusting back into domestic life, needing help with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning or maybe help with doing their shopping.
A successful Reablement Worker has good communication skills, empathy and most of all a real commitment for helping those who need it. I’d urge anyone who feels this way to come and join our passionate and caring team.”
The full job description and details of how to apply can be found here:
For an informal chat about these roles, candidates can visit Hafan Deg, War Memorial Court, Grange Road, Rhyl LL18 4BS between 4:30-5:30pm on Thursday throughout January and February.
