Social Care Practitioner — Reablement & Independence

Derbyshire County Council

Chesterfield

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local government pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council in Chesterfield is seeking a Social Care Practitioner to join the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) on a fixed-term maternity cover to June 2027. You will carry out strengths-based assessments, work with individuals and carers to set achievable outcomes, and support people through short-term reablement and discharge from hospital.

This busy, multidisciplinary team values collaboration, person-centred practice and helping residents regain independence and

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.