Start Reablement Practitioner

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Shrewsbury is seeking a caregiver to provide person-centred care for countywide residents. Responsibilities include helping clients regain independence in daily activities and supporting rapid hospital discharge processes. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Maths, experience in domiciliary care, and should be self-motivated with strong communication skills. Flexible working options available, alongside generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 28 days

Pension contributions

Flexible working opportunities

Access to employee benefits platform

Counselling and occupational health services

Qualifications

• GCSE qualifications in English and Maths at C/4 or above.
• Willingness to complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Adult Care.
• Experience in domiciliary care with manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities to promote independence.
• Support rapid response to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Facilitate safe discharge from hospitals and manage short-term care packages.

Skills

Experience in domiciliary/homecare

Good written and observational skills

Communication skills

Manual handling abilities

Self-motivated

Friendly and approachable

Education

GCSE C/4 or above in English and Maths

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Care Certificate

Tools

Vehicle for transport

Job description

Role Overview

The main purpose of this position is to provide Shropshire Council countywide residents aged 18 and over, an intensive short‑term, person‑centred, strengths‑based package of care that promotes and maximises independence and wellbeing. Irrespective of diagnosis, reablement practitioners are to assist people to regain and retain skills to continue to live as they wish. The multi‑skilled practitioners are to enable the individual to perform acts of daily living such as self‑care, cooking, washing, dressing, administering medication and mobilising about the home. By encouraging the promotion of self‑care skills START is Shropshire Council's in‑house domiciliary care provider which supports people to regain lost skills, learn new ones, and generally increase their ability and independence. The service is available 365 days a year. START works with people, in their own home utilising a person‑centred, strength and asset‑based approach. START provides several services; the START reablement approach supports people to do things for themselves. It is a “doing with” service, in contrast to traditional home care which tends to be a “doing for” service. START reablement services help people to retain or regain their skills and confidence so they can learn to manage again after a period of illness. Rapid response aims to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and safely support people in their own home. This is a joint partnership between Shropshire Community Health Trust and Shropshire Council. Nurses, care coordinators and support workers across both organisations work together to ensure a seamless service that provides a rapid assessment, treatment and care programme of support to stabilise and support people during an acute episode of ill health. Admission avoidance within START aims to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Short‑term support will be arranged after a person becomes suddenly ill, preventing the person going into hospital whilst they are supported to regain independence. Bridging service START supports people to be safely discharged from hospital while they are awaiting their previous care provider to restart their existing package of care to facilitate hospital discharges. Domiciliary service supports people with a short‑term package of care while they are awaiting their long‑term provider to be identified and a package of care is in place.

Qualifications

You will bring qualifications to GCSE C/4 or above in English and Maths. Candidates who have not obtained these qualifications will be expected to complete a funded Level 3 Apprenticeship in Adult Care including Maths and English functional skills. Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care and the Care Certificate provide the foundation. Experience and knowledge of providing domiciliary/homecare with the ability to undertake manual handling tasks, and possessing good written, observational and communication skills are required. Be self‑motivated with a reliable and flexible approach who is friendly and approachable. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days, increasing with service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs).
• Employer contribution to a Pension Scheme: Shropshire County Pension Fund.
• Supportive carers and parental policies: maternity, paternity, adoption leave, special leave.
• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working: we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
• Access to counselling and occupational health services.