As a Reablement Practitioner, you’ll be working across all disciplines within the Reablement service including sensory loss, occupational therapy and the community response team (CRT). You’ll be part of a progressive team, using an enabling, adaptive approach, supporting people to live in their own homes where possible, and in the least restrictive way.
What you’ll do:
* Alongside a multi-disciplinary team of Health and Social Care professionals, you’ll triage referrals, complete holistic assessments of need and plan supportive interventions.
* Use a strengths-based approach when providing advice and information throughout someone’s reablement journey, enabling them to problem solve and make informed decisions.
* Build positive working relationships with service users and their wider support network, healthcare professionals and local community networks. Support professional practitioners with safeguarding cases.
What we’re looking for:
* Experience in a Reablement, Rehabilitation, Health or Social Care setting.
* General knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
* Detail-orientated and able to assess risks, needs and analyse information.
* Demonstrates patience, compassion and empathy, treating service users with dignity and respect in all interactions.
Why join us?
* Make a Difference: Work in partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.
* Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities, including formal qualification routes and a comprehensive suite of management training. All team members obtain a Care Certificate once in post, fully funded by the council.
* Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
* Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Working Patterns:
Our Service runs 07:00-22:00 every day of the year, therefore you’ll be required to work evenings and/or public holidays and/or weekends as part of your Normal Working Hours for which enhancements are paid and days off in lieu can be accommodated. The current working hours for this position follow a current pattern of 08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday and during allocated weekend working, and 08:30-16:30 Friday.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Travel Requirements:
You’ll need to travel across the area, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.
Values Based Recruitment:
We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
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