Reablement Social Care Practitioner (Fixed-Term)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs in Chesterfield is seeking a Social Care Practitioner to join the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) for maternity cover until June 2027. The role centres on strengths-based assessments and person-centred planning in people’s own homes.

This fast-paced, multidisciplinary team supports independence, recovery and the best outcomes for individuals and families. Location: Chesterfield.

Responsibilities

• Complete strengths-based assessments and reviews, focusing on what people can do and what matters to them.
• Work with individuals, families and carers to identify achievable outcomes that promote independence.
• Support people through periods of short-term assessment and reablement, including those returning home following a hospital stay.
• Work closely with colleagues across our multidisciplinary team, contributing to timely decision-making and effective support planning.
• Identify opportunities for reablement, step-down and community-based solutions, helping people achieve maximum independence.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals and other Adult Social Care colleagues.
• Ensure the person's voice, choices and outcomes remain central to assessment and support planning.

Job description

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs in Chesterfield is seeking a Social Care Practitioner to join the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) for maternity cover until June 2027. The role centres on strengths-based assessments and person-centred planning in people’s own homes.

This fast-paced, multidisciplinary team supports independence, recovery and the best outcomes for individuals and families. Location: Chesterfield.