Senior Reablement Officer

Have you worked as a Senior Carer in an adult setting Some of the feedback staff receive from our customers include extremely helpful and encouraging good listeners on time and kind and caring.

What we offer:

45p per mile milage allowance and paid travel time Paid Annual Leave starting at 7 weeks per year for someone working 30 hours per week. Staff Discount scheme and ability to apply for a Blue Light Card Free DBS Check Free Training and paid shadowing days Access to Wellbeing Services Mobile Phone and Laptop for work purposes.

If you have these qualities we would love to hear from you! You must be self-motivated have a flexible approach to working arrangements and have an understanding of working in the community in an individuals own home.

You will need experience of administering medication. You will receive your rota in advance which will include working Saturdays Sundays Bank Holidays and some on-call cover as required. Enhancements are paid for Sundays and Bank Holiday working. You must have a genuine interest in promoting independence and supporting an individual to regain their confidence and skills. This may be after a period of rehabilitation in a residential setting or on returning home from hospital. We also receive many community referrals for customers who may be struggling to manage at home.

You must have a full UK driving licence as the post requires travelling within Middlesbrough. Use of own car is essential. Being insured for Business Use is also essential.

The main areas of responsibilities of the post include:

To take responsibility for the administration of medication the necessary recording and audits. To undertake risk assessments including the home environment and medication. Working without direct supervision and responsible for individual progress and reporting back to the lead person on individuals performance behaviours strengths needs and concerns. To liaise with other professionals e.g GPs consultants district nurses social workers care agencies and others. To deliver formal and informal supervision to Reablement Officers and perform Direct Observations. To cover sickness and holidays it may be occasionally necessary for you to be on-call from home to support the Reablement Officers on shift.

The main areas of responsibilities of the post include Visiting customers in their own homes or Care Home setting to gather and record information. Undertaking audits and risk assessments as necessary (training will be provided) Ensuring Reablement Officers have all the information they need to provide support to customers. Supporting customers with their medication washing and dressing food preparation outdoor and indoor mobility and daily household chores. To provide on-call arrangements including cover for sickness and holidays. To observe and record customer progress with identified goals using our electronic support plan training and support will be provided. To use technology and systems safely and effectively training and support will be provided. To work collaboratively with your colleagues Occupational Therapists Coordinators Case Managers and other professionals to achieve the best outcome for our customers.

To follow policies and procedures of Middlesbrough Council including being responsible for your own your colleagues and our customers Health and Safety GDPR and Covid-19 policies and procedures.

Having an understanding of CQCs requirements. To undertake mandatory training including Food Hygiene First Aid and Medication Management and a range of other training. Attend regular supervision sessions.

Please note this is a part time vacancy working 30 hours a week.

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Michelle Coughtrie Reablement Manager or Philippa Young Performance Coordinator on telephone.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.