Reablement Assistant

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Liverpool City Council
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 12 weeks with a possible extension.

Job Purpose

To assist service users with tasks as agreed in support plans.

To work with individuals to improve and maintain daily living skills, using appropriate equipment whenever required.

To liaise and work alongside other professionals to minimise risk and enable individuals to remain in their own homes. ·

To work in partnership or as part of an integrated team of allied health and social care professionals.

To work alongside service users in the implementation of individual person-centred support plans.

To participate in assessment and reviews as required. ·

To promote good care practice including a commitment to the empowerment of the individual, the maintenance of their dignity and independence, and respect for their cultural, spiritual and religious needs. ·

To contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records and report to the Line Manager any significant changes in the service user or their circumstances.

meet the physical, social and emotional need of service users as agreed in the care plan, to promote independence and enhance their living skills. ·

To have an up-to-date classroom M&H certificate (Not an online course)

To assist service users with tasks as agreed in support plans. ·
To work with individuals to improve and maintain daily living skills, using appropriate equipment whenever required. · To liaise and work alongside other professionals to minimise risk and enable individuals to remain in their own homes. ·
To work in partnership or as part of an integrated team of allied health and social care professionals. · To work alongside service users in the implementation of individual person-centred support plans.

To participate in assessment and reviews as required. ·

To promote good care practice including a commitment to the empowerment of the individual, the maintenance of their dignity and independence, and respect for their cultural, spiritual and religious needs. ·

To contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records and report to the Line Manager any significant changes in the service user or their circumstances. ·

To attend supervision sessions with Line Manager. ·

To be part of a team of staff working, Monday to Frida 9am to 4pm ·

To support and participate with service users in activities and recreational pursuits. ·

To be flexible and contribute to the ever-changing needs within this service as and when they occur.

To carry out all duties in accordance with the City Council policies and procedures, including the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements with Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the City Council and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the City Council's safety plan.

This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive. It is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility.

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