Reablement Coordinator - 04627

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working 40% in office

Training and development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave + 5 after 5 years

Job summary

West Berkshire Council seeks a Reablement Team Leader to coordinate day-to-day operations of the reablement service, lead a team of support workers, and work with social workers and health professionals to deliver holistic care.

You will conduct assessments, create care plans, monitor progress, document outcomes, and contribute to service development. The role supports flexible hybrid working and local government benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a reablement or rehabilitation setting.
• Sound assessment and care planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the day-to-day operation of the reablement service, ensuring smooth delivery of interventions.
• Leading and motivating a team of support workers to provide high-quality care.
• Collaborating with social workers and healthcare professionals for integrated care.
• Conducting assessments and setting goals/outcomes for clients.
• Monitoring progress and providing guidance to help clients achieve outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate documentation including care plans and progress notes.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to service development.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Communication skills

Assessment & care planning

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Organisation & prioritisation

Job description

The Role

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the day-to-day operation of the reablement service, ensuring the smooth delivery of reablement interventions to clients.
• Leading and motivating a team of dedicated support workers to provide high-quality care and support to individuals.
• Working collaboratively with other professionals, such as social workers and healthcare providers, to ensure holistic and integrated care for clients.
• Conducting assessments and reviews of client needs, identifying goals and outcomes for reablement.
• Monitoring and evaluating progress, providing guidance and support to clients to achieve their desired outcomes.
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation, including care plans, progress notes, and statistical information.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to the overall development and improvement of the reablement service.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working within a reablement or rehabilitation setting, with a sound understanding of the principles and practices of reablement.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Sound assessment and care planning skills, with the ability to identify individual needs and set achievable goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment, demonstrating effective partnership working.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices related to reablement and social care.

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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