About this role
Job summary
As a Reablement Practitioner, youll be working across all disciplines within the Reablement service including sensory loss, occupational therapy and the community response team (CRT). Youll be part of a progressive team, using an enabling, adaptive approach, supporting people to live in their own homes where possible, and in the least restrictive way.
Travel Requirements
Youll need to travel across the area, and it is essential that you have a current drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.
Other roles you may have experience of may include:Senior Care Assistant, Senior Case Worker, Senior Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Rehabilitation Worker, Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Main duties of the job
Alongside a multi-disciplinary team of Health and Social Care professionals, youll triage referrals, complete holistic assessments of need and plan supportive interventions.Use a strengths-based approach when providing advice and information throughout someones reablement journey, enabling them to problem solve and make informed decisions.Build positive working relationships with service users and their wider support network, healthcare professionals and local community networks.Support professional practitioners with safeguarding cases.
What were looking for:
Experience in a Reablement, Rehabilitation, Health or Social Care setting is preferred but not essential.General knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 is preferred but not essential.Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.Detail-orientated and able to assess risks, needs and analyse information.Demonstrates patience, compassion and empathy, treating service users with dignity and respect in all interactions.
About us
Make a Difference: Work in partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities, including formal qualification routes and a comprehensive suite of management training. All team members obtain a Care Certificate once in post, fully funded by the council.Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
Working Patterns
Our Service runs 07:00-22:00 every day of the year, therefore youll be required to work evenings and/or public holidays and/or weekends as part of your Normal Working Hours for which enhancements are paid and days off in lieu can be accommodated.
The current working hours for this position follow a current pattern of 08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday and during allocated weekend working, and 08:30-16:30 Friday. Working patterns are subject to change based on service requirements; any changes will be formally discussed and agreed with you.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Hampshire County Council
Address Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)