We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Reablement Assistant on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £14.43- £18.94 per hour
Summary:
The Reablement Assistant plays a critical frontline role within Liverpool City Council's integrated health and social care services. This position is focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred support to service users in their own homes, specifically following the principles of reablement and independence promotion.Working as part of a dedicated team, the Assistant will actively work alongside individuals to improve and maintain their daily living skills, meet physical and emotional needs as defined in care plans, and facilitate their ability to live independently, thus minimising the need for long-term care interventions. This role requires empathy, flexibility, a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities:
* To meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of service users as agreed in their individual care or support plan.
* To actively work with individuals to improve and maintain daily living skills (often referred to as Activities of Daily Living - ADLs), using appropriate specialist equipment whenever required.
* To liaise and work alongside other professionals (such as Occupational Therapists or Nurses) to minimise risk, ensure continuity of care, and enable individuals to remain safely in their own homes.
* To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice, the City Councils safety plan, Standing Orders, and Financial Regulations.
* To carry out all duties in accordance with the City Council's policies and procedures, including the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
Essentials:
* Demonstrable competency in literacy and numeracy (e.g., GCSE or equivalent vocational experience).
* Previous experience in a care, support, or reablement setting, either formally or informally.
* Experience of working with vulnerable adults, promoting their independence, and assisting with daily living tasks.
* A clear understanding and commitment to the principles of reablement and restorative care.
* Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults procedures and the ability to report concerns effectively.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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