Reablement Officer (MI, Reablement and Sensory Needs) - 02781
Are you passionate about supporting individuals to regain their independence and improve their quality of life? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Reablement Officer to join our Adult Social Care Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and forward‑thinking organisation, making a real difference to the lives of our local community.
As a Reablement Officer, you will be responsible for:
* Working collaboratively with individuals to assess their needs and develop personalised reablement plans.
* Providing practical support and guidance to enable individuals to achieve their goals and regain independence in daily living activities.
* Monitoring progress and reviewing reablement plans, making adjustments as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
* Collaborating with other professionals, such as occupational therapists and healthcare providers, to ensure holistic support for individuals.
* Delivering high‑quality care and support, adhering to relevant legislation and best practice standards.
* Supporting reablement practitioners to develop and assess their competency.
Qualifications
* Experience working in a similar role within a social care environment.
* Sound knowledge of reablement principles and practices.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals and colleagues.
* Strong assessment and care planning skills, with the ability to identify and address individual needs.
* Ability to work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to problem‑solve and think of solutions to barriers to independence.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
* Positive, can‑do attitude with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.
This role requires all post holders to have or be willing to complete a level 3 Diploma in health and social care.
Additionally, the role covers the entirety of West Berkshire and successful applicants would need to be prepared to travel for the beginning and end of their shift to any location within West Berkshire.
Working patterns
We are recruiting for two roles (AM and PM). The working patterns for both roles are detailed below:
AM: Week 1: Monday 7am–2pm, Tuesday 7am–2pm, Wednesday Off, Thursday Off, Friday 7am–2pm, Saturday 7am–2pm, Sunday 7am–2pm. Week 2: Monday Off, Tuesday Off, Wednesday 7am–2pm, Thursday 7am–2pm, Friday Off, Saturday Off, Sunday Off.
PM: Week 1: Monday 3pm–10pm, Tuesday 3pm–10pm, Wednesday Off, Thursday Off, Friday 3pm–10pm, Saturday 3pm–10pm, Sunday 3pm–10pm. Week 2: Monday Off, Tuesday Off, Wednesday 3pm–10pm, Thursday 3pm–10pm, Friday Off, Saturday Off, Sunday Off.
Benefits
* Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.
* Generous Local Government pension scheme.
* Family‑friendly policies.
* A range of local discounts.
* Well‑being programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits.
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shelley Curtis on 01635 503503.
Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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