About this role
Job summary
Reablement at Home aims to support people with health and social care needs to stay in their own home rather than being admitted to hospital or into long term care. It also provides support to people when they are discharged from hospital, helps people to remain independent and helps to identify any on-going needs. The service operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7.00am to 10.00pm working in liaison with other healthcare professionals to support those who are in most need, to get them back to living as independently as possible.
If you are interested in joining us, you are compassionate, motivated and work well with others, then we would welcome your application.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Rehabilitation Support Worker
Reablement at Home
Westgate Park
Full or part time hours
Salary Range 2: £24,853, pro rata per annum plus unsocial hours payments
Flexible working between the hours of 7.00am and 10.00pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
The Rehabilitation Support Worker is a key role in the delivery of our quality service and as such we provide an extensive induction and training programme to ensure you feel empowered to deliver an effective, safe and enabling service to our service users.
You will work in partnership with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and care managers to enable service users to achieve their best quality of life. Providing short term enablement for Services Users who may need to regain their confidence and skills on discharge from hospital or after a short term health exacerbation at home. We encourage and support our Service Users to live as independent lives as possible and we always act in a manner that supports the care, protection, health and well-being of the Service User. The role requires that you undertake support that has been identified through an assessment process and act upon initial referral information but will respond flexibly to the patient/clients presenting needs. You will also be required to administer medication in accordance with Policy.
For further information and an informal discussion please contact Joanne Lander or Claire Jones on telephone number 01472 256221.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information.
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Team worker with an appreciation of others skills and expertise Commitment to promoting independence for service users/individuals Is able to assist service users/individuals with social, personal, emotional needs whilst supporting with daily living skills
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a health and/or social care environment Previous personal experience of health and/or social care support Understanding of promoting independence and re-ablement
Other Essential
Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values Ability to work weekends and Bank Holiday which will be part of an agreed rota pattern, however this can be changed at short notice to meet the needs of the service Able to work between the hours of 7.00am 10.00pm Monday to Sunday. Ability to transport self, and often equipment, within the boundaries of North East Lincolnshire
Qualifications Essential
NVQ 2/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or willing to work towards
Desirable
Care Certificate
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of person-centred care Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Knows when to consult others for help, advice and guidance Essential standard literacy/numeracy skills Basic computer skills i.e. MS word Ability to maintain accurate and legible records Be able to demonstrate empathy, tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations Effective communication skills
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 Care Plus Group
Address Westgate Park
Charlton Street
Grimsby
DN31 1SQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)