Promoting Independence Worker

The Maximising Independence Service (MIS) is focused on early resolution, prevention and promoting independence and wellbeing. The aim of the service is to help people to maximise their independence as much as possible by providing information, advice and guidance, setting short-term goals and identifying support to achieve those goals.

This could include:

• Enablement.
• Reablement.
• Benefits advice.
• Signposting to community support.
• Equipment and minor adaptations.
• Carers support and advice.
• Routine moving and handling reviews (Single Handed Care).
• Support from i-work.
• Blue badge eligibility.

The Maximising Independence Service will also work with other providers to support people to increase their independence and wellbeing.

To help us achieve our aim, we’re looking for four new Promoting Independence Workers who have the right skills, knowledge and above all else, values. So, do your values match ours?

We think it is important to:

• Promote the principles of choice and control.
• Take a personalised approach to supporting people.
• Provide care and support with dignity and respect.
• Take pride in the quality of the work we do.

We are looking for dynamic and creative individuals who really want to make a difference to people's lives. You will work with people of any age from 17 years upwards, and across all service areas. You will work with people for up to 12 weeks, on goals that are important to the person. This might be anything from teaching people to use public transport or finding social activities in the community, or learning to cook. It is hugely varied and satisfying work.

Working alongside a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, and with support from our Enablement Managers, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment where best outcomes for each person is at the heart. You will work with people of all ages, with a wide variety of health concerns using a strengths-based approach to understand and support people to achieve the goals that are meaningful to them.

These vacancies are full-time permanent positions in the South and North teams. You will need to work flexibly. 

We would welcome applications from anyone who has the relevant experience and wishes to embark on a career in social care.

If you feel that you would be well suited to this type of work, we would welcome an application from you. In return, you will receive ongoing training and coaching, regular supervision, annual development appraisals, alongside the support of a motivated and friendly team. You will be provided with appropriate technology and access to work remotely.

If you would like to know more about this role, please call Nicola Adcock, MIS North Enablement Manager on 0115 8042572 or Hannah Walch, MIS South Enablement Manager on 0115 9774409 for an informal chat.