Reablement/ Rehabilitation Support Worker

Job Introduction

Reablement/ Rehabilitation Support Worker - Bradley Rehabilitation Centre
Salary - £27,803 - £31,364 Pro-Rata (Grade 5)

Hours - 25 hours per week

Contract type - Permanent

Do you want to make a difference?

We are looking to recruit a Reablement/ Rehabilitation Support Worker at Bradley reablement residential setting working with vulnerable adults who have suffered an accident or short-term illness, teaching them skills to enable them to perform everyday tasks and help them regain their confidence and independence. This is an incredibly rewarding role where you can gain valuable experience while helping to change someone's life.

This is a permanent role and is shift based, working 5 days out of 7, totalling 25 hours.

People that stay at Bradley Rehabilitation Centre do so for short periods between 3-4 weeks. During that time they participate in planned rehabilitation plans derived from our on-site health therapist team before returning home.

Principal responsibilities:

• Undertake through individual care plans, personal, practical and rehabilitative duties to maximise individual's independence and well-being.
• Carry out therapeutic activity and skills practice in accordance with the agreed plan to improve and maintain mobility, daily living skills, transfer and building confidence.
• Encourage and support people to maintain optimum independence that includes decision making, coping strategies, maintaining social contacts and activities and managing a safe home environment.
• Accurately communicate verbally, in writing and using IT systems according to the demands of the situation to ensure safe and effective service delivery and care plan reviews.
• Observe, record and report any changes in individual conditions and circumstances and ensure that they are reported to senior staff without delay, taking into account severity; urgency; policies; duties and responsibilities to ensure the health, well-being and safety of the individual.
• Researching information about the community, national resources, social activities; benefits advice, local services, cultural and religious support groups. Signpost customers to the appropriate provision.
• Be familiar with Equalities best practice and to implement this in all aspects of working practice. Ensure service provision is fair and equitable.
• Maintain and comply with local policies and CQC standards, including training and appraisal targets to continuously improve personal and service standards.

Skills & experience required - To succeed in this role you must have or be prepared to work towards:

• Care Certificate
• NVQ level 2 in caring or equivalent
• Trained in the administration of medication procedures
• Trained in Moving & Handling in People Producers
• Good communication skills with individuals, carers, relatives and professional colleagues.
• Undergo an on the job 12-week induction and will be required to complete all mandatory training.

The successful applicant will be required to have a DBS check prior to commencement in this role.

If this sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, please apply today.

For further information please contact Kam Kaur (Team Leader) at Kam.kaur@wolverhampton.gov.uk, or John Linighan (Service Manager) at john.linighan3@wolverhampton.gov.uk.

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Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Silver Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

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