Occupational Therapy Assistant

Reablement Assistant

Location: Liverpool City Council

Area: Merseyside Social Services

Salary: Negotiable (£19.44 umbrella)

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: Ongoing

Job Overview

Reablement Assistants required to support service users in regaining and maintaining independence. Candidates must have an up-to-date face-to-face Moving & Handling certificate, a minimum of 5 years working history, and must not require sponsorship.

Main Areas of Responsibility

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• Meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of service users as agreed in care plans to promote independence and enhance living skills
   
• Provide personal care support to service users
   
• Assist service users with tasks as agreed in support plans
   
• Work with individuals to improve and maintain daily living skills, using appropriate equipment when required
   
• Liaise and work alongside other professionals to minimise risk and enable individuals to remain in their own homes
   
• Work in partnership or as part of an integrated team of allied health and social care professionals
   
• Work alongside service users in the implementation of individual, person-centred support plans and participate in assessments and reviews as required
   
• Promote good care practice, including empowerment, dignity, independence, and respect for cultural, spiritual, and religious needs
   
• Maintain appropriate records and report any significant changes in service users’ circumstances to the Line Manager
   
• Work as part of a team, Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 16:00
   
• Support and participate with service users in activities and recreational pursuits
   
• Be flexible and contribute to the changing needs of the service as required
   
• Carry out all duties in accordance with City Council policies, including anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
   
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and the City Council’s safety plan

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be prescriptive or exhaustive.