Are you genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives? Are you a great team player and a confident communicator, who cares passionately about providing person centred care and support? Are you passionate about empowering & supporting service users to achieve the required independence? If so we want to hear from you?

As a Reablement Care Assistant you will work with the service user through their person-centred plan and treatment programme in conjunction with the Therapy team and Management team.

Other duties and responsibilities include

Assist to reduce long term care needs by promoting independence.

Assist in reducing readmissions to the acute trusts.

Undertake duties as part of a Integrated workforce.

Promote service user well-being and independence.

Contribute to all aspects of the physical and emotional care needs of service users

Involvement in and promotion of the emotional and psychological needs of service users to instil confidence by encouraging feelings of security and personal worth.

You can also expect to support the nursing team in specific areas including care plans or care reviews.

Requirements:

• NVQ/QCF/RQF L2 in Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards.

You will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Working Hours Available

30 hours per week

20 hours per week

The working hours are 9.15pm to 7.15am. These will also include working weekends and bank holidays on a rota pattern

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200233/jobs

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Supporting documents
Personnel Specification
Job Description
Information for applicants