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.
So, what will you be doing as our newest Reablement Practitioner?
- Conducting goal-based assessments for new clients entering our Reablement Service.
- Working closely with health and social care colleagues to support client discharges from acute hospitals and rehabilitation for those living in the community.
- Providing supervision and mentoring to Reablement support workers delivering care and support to vulnerable clients in their own homes.
- Supporting clients in utilizing technology-enabled care devices and occupational therapy aids to enhance independence.
- Maintaining knowledge of care practices, triage skills, risk assessment, CQC standards, and the Care Act.
In this role you will be working a 9 week rota with a total of 3 weekends within this. This is a must!
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)
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Discounted private medical insurance
- Access to a car lease salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme
- Funded professional or subscription fees where qualification or membership of a professional body is an essential part of the role
We are reviewing applications for this role daily, so please don't hesitate to apply.
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.