Senior Support worker in Macclesfield

An opportunity has become available to work within the Care4CE Mental Health Reablement Team. The team offer support to adults with mental health issues using the reablement model. This is a permanent position for Grade 6, 16 hours a week. The days preferred by the candidate can be discussed at interview; the hours are primarily 9am – 5pm, although some early evenings may be required. The service is office-based at Macclesfield Town Hall, but the role requires being able to visit our referrals at their homes and transport them to community resources. A mileage rate is paid for the use of a vehicle.

About us: At Cheshire East Council, we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do, starting with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive, and flourish, striving to deliver best value in everything we do. For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are values-led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect, and collaboration which inform all that we do. We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!

Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council. Join a team that’s compassionate, forward-thinking, and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy, and work can create real impact every day.

About the Role: The referrals to the team are from various teams (CMHT, Social workers, GP, Mental Health teams at the hospital). The team offers support with social care issues such as housing, budgeting, and social isolation. We encourage mental health wellbeing by using coping strategies and self-help booklets. This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in this role; to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.

About you: Experience of working in a Social Care or Health Care setting, ideally with experience of supporting referrals with mental health issues. Experience of supporting service users and carers, and developing good working relationships. To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job specification document.

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary - Between £28,598 to £31,022 pro rata per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service.
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 16-hour standard full-time work week with the added benefits of flexitime.
• Salary sacrifices green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension.
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment.
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service.
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure.

How to apply: We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role! As an equal opportunities and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities. To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Emma Holland at emma.holland@cheshireeast.gov.uk.

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