Stockport Council hosts recruitment day for home support workers

Stockport Council is inviting residents to a recruitment event where they can learn more about a career as a Home Support Worker.

Home Support Workers are a vital part of the community, helping some of the borough’s most vulnerable adults to live happy and healthy lives independently in their own homes.

The Stockport Council event will take place on 13th November from 11am to 3pm at Stockport Central Library on Wellington Road in the town centre. The event will provide a unique opportunity explore the exciting roles available at Stockport Council.

Cllr Keith Holloway, Cabinet Member for Health & Adult Social Care, at Stockport Council, said:

“The recruitment day will give people the chance to find out more about the rewarding careers the Council has available, whether they are just starting out or bring a wealth of experience with them.”

Attendees will be able to find out more about becoming a Home Support Worker with Stockport Council, and should bring an up-to-date CV to secure an interview, or even a job offer, on the day.

Book in advance for this event at Eventbrite, or just turn up on the day to find out more about what it is like to be part of the team at Stockport Council. Applicants will need a full UK driving license and access to their own transport to apply for a role.

Home Support Worker John Ditcher has worked for the Reablement and Community Home Support (REaCH) service for six years. The REaCH service is a multi-disciplinary Adult Social Care team providing care and support in people’s own homes. The service provides short-term support for people who need help to regain their confidence and independence by preventing skills being lost through illness, injury or disability, either with training, equipment or ongoing support. He said:

“I started on the Neighbourhood Team then moved to Reablement, Active Recovery and now I’m on the End of Life Team. The training is excellent, especially manual handling, as we get to try using all the latest equipment and get a feel of how it is to be moved using this equipment, so we have an understanding of how the service user feels.

“My colleagues are very personable and efficient, and we share our own WhatsApp group so that we can keep in touch, and not just about work. The job is very rewarding, it’s a brilliant feeling to know that you are making a difference to people’s lives.”