Community Reablement & Independence Coach

Leicestershire County Council; Quorn; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council seeks a Community Health Reablement Worker to meet with individuals, families and carers, delivering enablement and inclusion services in the community to promote independence and reduce isolation.

You will assess needs, plan ongoing support, and work with partners across children’s services, education and health to prepare for adulthood and safeguard vulnerable adults as required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 health/social care qualification or relevant experience
• Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and risk management strategies
• Understanding of social care organisations and their roles within the wider community
• Good administration and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work proactively in a team and with external agencies
• Ability to manage a caseload and work to clear objectives and deadlines
• Must have a valid full driving licence or access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Meet with individuals, families and carers to connect and listen
• Deliver community-based enablement and inclusion services to increase independence
• Contribute to assessments and ongoing support plans
• Identify safeguarding concerns and mental capacity considerations
• Undertake visits to people in their homes, hospitals or other settings
• Collaborate with children’s services, education and health to plan adulthood transition
• Promote social inclusion and access to mainstream services

Job description

Leicestershire County Council seeks a Community Health Reablement Worker to meet with individuals, families and carers, delivering enablement and inclusion services in the community to promote independence and reduce isolation.

You will assess needs, plan ongoing support, and work with partners across children’s services, education and health to prepare for adulthood and safeguard vulnerable adults as required.