Reablement Officer

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in Tees Valley is seeking a part-time Reablement Officer to support customers in regaining independence. The role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to provide emotional support. Duties include assisting with daily tasks, maintaining records, and collaborating with professionals. Candidates must have a clean driving licence and access to a vehicle. This position offers 32.5 hours per week with flexible rotas.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence, access to own vehicle and business insurance required.
• Genuine interest in promoting independence and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with medication, washing and dressing, food preparation.
• Provide social and emotional support to customers.
• Observe and record customer progress with goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues and professionals to achieve customer outcomes.
• Maintain records and follow health and safety policies.

Skills

Good communication (verbal and written)

Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances

Being a good listener

Honesty and reliability

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting role on offer within our Prevention and Partnership Service as a Reablement Officer.

Have you worked in care or cared for someone you know? Are you looking for an opportunity to learn new skills?

If so, working as a community based Reablement Officer could be for you. It’s an exciting time to join our team as we continue to expand and identify opportunities to expand further.

Key Skills

• Good communication (verbal and written)
• Able to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
• Being a good listener
• Being honest, reliable and able to ask for help when needed

Flexible rotas are available to include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. The shift pattern will include shifts from 07:00 – 14:00 or 15:00 – 22:00. Some split shifts may also be available – you’ll receive your rota in advance.

You must have a genuine interest in promoting independence and supporting customers to regain their confidence and skills. This may be after a period of rehabilitation in a residential setting or on returning home from hospital. We also receive a large number of community referrals for customers who may be struggling to manage at home with an identified need. We have a wide customer base which includes mental health, mild dementia, mild learning disabilities, old age and chaotic lifestyles. The broad criteria for Reablement is to be over 18yrs of age, a resident of Middlesbrough and have an identified need.

A full clean driving licence, access to your own vehicle and business insurance is essential as the role requires travel throughout Middlesbrough.

Responsibilities

The main areas of responsibilities of the post include :

• Supporting customers with their medication (training will be given), washing and dressing, food preparation, outdoor and indoor mobility and daily household chores.
• To provide social and emotional support to customers.
• To observe and record customer progress with identified goals using our detailed support plan – training and support will be provided.
• To use technology and systems safely and effectively – training and support will be provided.
• To maintain records as required.
• To work collaboratively with your colleagues, Occupational Therapists, Case Manager and other professionals to achieve the best outcome for our customers.
• To follow policies and procedures of Middlesbrough Council including being responsible for your own, your colleagues and our customers’ Health and Safety, GDPR and Covid-19 policies and procedures.
• Having an understanding of CQC’s requirements.
• To undertake mandatory training including Food Hygiene, First Aid and Medication Management. Attend regular supervision sessions.

Please note, this is a part time vacancy working 32.5 hours per week.

Previous applicants need not apply.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Michelle Coughtrie, Reablement Manager on 01642 513122 or Philippa Young, Deputy Reablement Service Manager on 01642 728026.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.