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Current advertising organisations, reablement support worker.

• Closes: 2024-01-25
• Salary: £20,330 - £21,777 a year
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• Job term: Permanent
• Job code: 070223-38982

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Social Care Reablement (SCR) is a short-term intervention service, supporting people to regain their independence through working towards personal goals in their own home.

We are looking to recruit reablement support workers in the Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Sidmouth, Tiverton, Okehampton & Axminster areas to provide a goal based reablement service direct to our clients in their own homes. Hours of work include alternate weekends, evenings & split shifts, for which enhancements are paid.

The role includes personal care, accurate recording of visits and encouraging independence though various tips, techniques and equipment. The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, be committed to equality, diversity and good customer service. Team working and communication skills are essential.

In return, you will be part of a friendly, supportive team with regular supervision, appraisals, and team meetings. Full training in social care reablement is provided with free uniforms and smartphone. You will get paid for the full shift. Mileage and full travel time is paid. Weekly hours are guaranteed. Paid annual leave starts at 25 days per year.

Salary (full time hrs 37.5) starts at £21.730 after two years rising to £23.177 Hourly rate – £11.11 Enhanced rates for Saturday/evenings after 21.00 plus 35% Sunday/public holiday plus 69%

Exeter – Average 37 hrs per week

Exeter – Average 32 hrs per week

Shift pattern to be confirmed at interview.

For additional information and/or informal discussion please contact Social Care Reablement Team Leaders for Exeter & Exmouth  –  01392 380593 Honiton Sidmouth/Axminster – 01392385888 Crediton Tiverton & Okehampton – 01392 381128

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Travel expenses details:

Mileage and full travel time is paid.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

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Various locations across Devon

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Live: Storm Ciaran batters Devon - as it happened

Roads are closed, schools are closed and a vehicle has even been swept out to sea

• Updated 11:30, 3 NOV 2023

Trees have fallen, roads have flooded and schools have closed as Storm Ciaran dealt an almighty blow to Devon this morning (Thursday, November 2). An Amber weather warning is in place until 11am today, warning of 'danger to life'.

The Met Office warned strong winds could reach up to 85mph in some coastal areas. Roads have closed across Devon as floods and fallen trees have taken their toll.

Almost 300 schools are either not opening at all today or delayed their opening time across Devon. A vehicle was even washed into the sea at Sidmouth . And thousands of homes were hit by power cuts .

Let us know how Storm Ciarán has impacted you by having your say here .

Send pictures and information of storm damage or flooding to us at [email protected] or via our Facebook page .

This is a live blog. To stay up to date with today's weather news across Devon scroll down.

• Woman dies after car found in River 08:11
• Vehicle swept into sea in Sidmouth 22:04

Flood warnings in place

Woman dies after car found in river, the road from stowford water to sainthill (near kentisbeare in cullompton)..

More railway lines closed

Railway lines still affected, storm ciaran leaves trail of destruction across devon - in pictures, a3052 at colyford remains closed.

A3052 Axe Bridge in both directions closed due to flooding from Seaton Tramway to Axmouth turn off.

Tree blown down in Youngs Park, Paignton

Axe Bridge still closed in Colyford

Inrix: "A3052 Axe Bridge in both directions closed due to flooding from Seaton Tramway to Axmouth turn off. A vehicle has become stuck in the flooding."

A358 (Weycroft) remains closed

Inrix: "A358 Chard Road in both directions closed, delays due to flooding from Weycroft Bridge (Weycroft) to All Saints turn off (All Saints)."

Pick-up truck washes up in Sidmouth

Read more here .

Almost 5,000 South West properties without power

Work is continuing in the South West to restore supplies to almost 5,000 properties that remain without power due to #StormCiarán . Find more specific information about power cuts in your area on our live power cuts map: https://t.co/CVxinjUMdY Call 105 to report a power cut. pic.twitter.com/rDER2yiLfu — National Grid UK Customers (ex-WPD) (@gridcustomersuk) November 2, 2023

Vehicle stuck in flooding

A3052 AXE BRIDGE - COLYFORD - BOTH DIRECTIONS - DEVON A3052 Axe Bridge in both directions closed due to flooding from Seaton Tramway to Axmouth turn off. A vehicle has become stuck in the flooding.

One of the many trees blocking Devon's roads

Devon County Council battle carnage left by Storm Ciarán

Devon County Council have been rushed off their feet today (November 2) as Storm Ciarán batters the region. Strong winds and torrential rain has led to more than 80 reported incidents of fallen trees, flooded roads and landslips on local roads.

DCC advice for people travelling on Devon’s roads today:

• Be alert to fallen trees and branches, particularly on minor roads where they may not have been reported; • Consider if your journey is essential and be alert to weather warnings; • Never drive through floodwater or swollen flowing water, you don’t know how deep it is. Find an alternative route; • Allow additional time for your journey; • Reduce your speed and leave more space between you and the vehicle in front and leave plenty of room if you’re overtaking; • Drive with care and according to the conditions.

Trains suspended between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple

#GWRWeather - Between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple / Okehampton Heavy rain flooding the railway at Crediton means that all lines are blocked. Trains between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple / Okehampton will be suspended. The advice is not to travel. — National Rail (@nationalrailenq) November 2, 2023

Heavitree Road now passable

Inrix reports:

Cleared - B3183 HEAVITREE ROAD - EXETER - BOTH DIRECTIONS - DEVON Heavitree Road in both directions now passable, earlier flooding at Gladstone Road.

Extremely strong winds

DevonAlert has Tweeted:

#Devon #StormCiarán Little Toms Road and Ponsford Lane #Cullumpton Tree down blocking most of the road

South Sands Hotel has shut for the coming week

WATCH: Posh seafront hotel damaged in storm

South Sands Hotel in Salcombe has confirmed it will shut for the rest of the week after it suffered 'significant damage' in the storm.

18 flood warnings in place across Devon

#Devon #StormCiarán Currently 18 Flood Warnings in Devon inc River Axe, Clyst, Culm and Otter https://t.co/a8SNNzzm2K CS @DevonCC @BBCDevon @StagecoachSW @radioexe pic.twitter.com/B2scFMmF7Z — Devon Alert (@DevonAlert) November 2, 2023

Driver rescued from fast-flowing flood

A driver was rescued by emergency crews after a vehicle got stuck in flood water. Fire crews from Cullompton, Middlemoor and Wellington attended the incident at Hemyock during the early hours of this morning, Thursday, November 2. Read more here .

Pictures of more flooding

DevonLive has been told:

The scene near Teigngrace where the road always floods. Fields are completely flooded and become a massive river - road virtually impassable. One driver looks like they gave it a go, failed, and had to abandon the car stranded in the flood water

Another road flooded

BRIDGE STREET - UFFCULME - BOTH DIRECTIONS - DEVON Bridge Street in both directions closed due to flooding from The Church to Ashill turn off.

River Culm flood

#Devon #StormCiaran We have received reports that the River Culm has flooded Bridge Street, Uffculme. Please use alternative route.

Storm Ciarán knocks down walls and tears up Teignmouth Pier

Pictures show severe damage to Teignmouth seafront today (November 2) as Storm Ciarán continues to wreak havoc across the region. The storm has battered buildings across the region - including Teignmouth Pier.

Teignmouth has seen much devastation to its seafront today as the weather continues to cause chaos.

Landslip cleared on A379

Cleared - A379 - MODBURY - BOTH DIRECTIONS - DEVON Landslip on A379 in both directions from Church Lane (Modbury) to The A3121 (Ermington).

Flooding in Teigngrace

Teigngrace near Newton Abbot is flooded.

A3052 closed due to flooding

A3052 AXE BRIDGE - COLYFORD - BOTH DIRECTIONS - DEVON A3052 Axe Bridge in both directions closed due to flooding from Seaton Tramway to Axmouth turn off.

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Walking and Cycling

• DfT Road Safety statement (2019)
• Cycling and Multi-Use Trail Network Strategy (2015)
• Devon cycling and walking trails. Economic impact analysis for DCC (Nov, 2015)
• Devon cycling and walking trails. Economic impact model and analysis (Dec, 2015)
• Cycle Helmets and Young People Summary (2014)
• Hackney  – useful cycle parking guidance (2013)
• Devon County Council’s guidance for cycle parking (2011) 
• Training Guide for the safety of passengers in wheelchairs on buses
• Driver & Escort Handbook – Code of Good practice for Passenger Transport
• School Bus Drivers NPNT .
• DCC Care Provider Transport Checklist
• Outdoor Education, Visits and Off-Site Activities Health and Safety Policy

Sustainable Travel Support for Workplaces

• The Travel Devon Toolkit

Road Safety 

• Road safety statistics

Sustainable Travel Bids

• Access Fund Bid – Walking and cycling to prosperity (2016)
• STTY Bid – Boosting growth through sustainable travel (2016)
• LSTF Bid – Unlocking growth through sustainable travel (2015)
• LSTF Bid – Access to Education (2015)
• Granite and Gears Enhancement (2015)
• Granite and Gears (2013)
• LSTF Bid – Access to Employment (2012)
• LSTF Bid – Access to Education (2012)

Transport Policy 

• Devon and Torbay Local Transport Plan (2011-2026)
• Transport Infrastructure – Delivering Growth to 2030 (2015)

Independent Travel Training – Parents Guide

• Independent Travel Training – Parents Guide (2016)

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