Reablement Practitioner

Overview

Job Summary

Are you experienced in health and social care assessments? Do you excel at enabling clients to achieve and maintain independence? If so, Peterborough City Council have an exciting opportunity waiting for you!

Peterborough City Council operates a reablement service dedicated to helping individuals regain independence in their daily activities. Peterborough City Council's goal-based assessments are designed to support clients in achieving their independence, utilizing technology-enabled care devices and occupational therapy aids.

Peterborough City Council prioritise client interaction while also providing supervision and mentoring to Peterborough City Council's dedicated staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct goal-based assessments for new clients entering Peterborough City Council's Reablement Service.
• Work closely with health and social care colleagues to support client discharges from acute hospitals.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to Reablement support workers delivering care to vulnerable clients.
• Support clients in utilizing technology-enabled care devices and occupational therapy aids.
• Maintain knowledge of care practices, triage skills, risk assessment, CQC standards, and the Care Act.

This role includes a 9-week rota with a total of 3 weekends.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays.
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5%.
• Immediate life cover and ill-health protection.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Discounted private medical insurance.
• Access to car lease salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme.
• Funded professional or subscription fees.

Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.