Community Reablement Assistant Level 2

Hampshire County Council; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Community Reablement Assistant (Level 2) to support adults over 18 at home and maximise independence. You will conduct initial home visits and perform reablement interventions including personal care, continence care, and moving and handling.

Based in North Hampshire, you may travel to towns such as Basingstoke, Alton, Aldershot, Liphook, Whitchurch, Bordon and Farnborough.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of reablement programmes and person-centred care.
• Experience in social or health care settings.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care during initial home visits and reablement interventions.
• Deliver outcomes through risk assessments, goal setting and plan updates.
• Coach and mentor Assistants and support multidisciplinary teams; travel within Hampshire.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Moving and handling

Continence care

MO365 (Word/Outlook/Excel)

Driving licence

Job description

Join our Reablement Team as a Community Reablement Assistant (Level 2) and support adults over 18 in Hampshire needing extra care. Our goal is to maximise their independence and delay or avoid ongoing care, helping them stay at home. Our team, including Community Reablement Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Sensory Officers, collaborate with Health colleagues to support those with short or long-term conditions and those transitioning from hospital. What you'll do:

• Provide Person-Centred Care: Conduct initial home visits and independently perform reablement interventions to restore independence including intimate personal care, continence care, and moving and handling.
• Deliver Outcomes: Perform risk assessments, set goals, update reablement plans for Level 1 Assistants and monitor service user progress.
• Support Operational Delivery: Coach and mentor Community Reablement Assistants and assist Team Leaders, Occupational Therapists and Sensory Officers with activities., Make a Difference: Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire. For further information please visit our, Our Service runs 07:00-21:00, 7 days a week, all year-round, therefore you'll be required to work evenings and/or public holidays and/or weekends as part of your Normal Working Hours, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy. Details of the working patterns available will be discussed in more detail during the selection process.

You’ll cover the North Hampshire area which includes places such as Basingstoke, Alton, Aldershot, Liphook, Whitchurch, Bordon and Farnborough. There will also be occasions where you may be required to travel outside of the North Hampshire area. Full information on the areas we cover will be provided at interview stage. You’ll be able to claim your business travel mileage to and from your office address in line with our expenses policy. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Community Response Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Carer, Senior Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Rehabilitation Worker.

Travel Requirements: You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Lauren Richards, Operational Manager on Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

• Knowledge: Understanding of the needs of service users, particularly in relation to reablement programmes.
• Experience: Previously worked within a social or health care setting.
• Values: Role models our core values and demonstrates patience, compassion, empathy and excellence in all interactions. You’ll treat all service users with dignity and respect.
• Relationship Management: Builds successful working relationships through strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a willingness to seek advice from appropriate professionals.
• IT skills: MO365 experience (including Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information