Are you experienced in health and social care assessments?
Do you excel at enabling clients to achieve and maintain independence?
Are you energised by fast-paced environments and thrive on supporting individuals to live independently?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity waiting for you!
Peterborough City Council operates a reablement service dedicated to helping individuals regain independence in their daily activities. Our goal-based assessments are designed to support clients in achieving their independence, utilizing technology-enabled care devices and occupational therapy aids. We prioritise client interaction while also providing supervision and mentoring to our dedicated staff.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct goal-based assessments for new clients entering our Reablement Service.
• Work closely with health and social care colleagues to support client discharges from acute hospitals and rehabilitation for those living in the community.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to Reablement support workers delivering care and support to vulnerable clients in their own homes.
• Support clients in utilizing technology-enabled care devices and occupational therapy aids to enhance independence.
• Maintain knowledge of care practices, triage skills, risk assessment, CQC standards, and the Care Act.
Requirements:
• Experience in health and social care assessments, enabling clients to achieve/maintain independence, and domiciliary care supervision/management.
• Knowledge of care practices, triage skills, risk assessment, CQC standards, and the Care Act.
• Ability to work flexible hours on a rota system, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
Now is a great time to join us and be part of this service. In return for working with us, you will have access to an amazing range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays (FTE) + option to purchase up to an additional ten days per year (FTE)
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5% (current)
• Immediate life cover (x3 times your annual salary) and ill-health protection (applicable to those enrolled in LGPS)
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Funded professional or subscription fees where qualification or membership of a professional body is an essential part of the role
Join us in empowering individuals to regain independence and live life to the fullest.
Apply today and be a part of our amazing team.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment