Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

CPG Rehab, Re-enablement and Recovery unit is a bed-based facility supporting people to recover and regain their independence following a period of illness, trauma, surgery, or significant event. It supports hospital discharges, prevents admission to hospital or long-term care and promotes independent living. Its a multi-disciplinary service with Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Social Workers, and care staff.

We provide a range of therapies and support to assist people in their recovery and regain their independence, enabling them to return to their own homes safely and with any additional support in place.

If you work well as part of a team and are motivated, we would welcome your application.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job Title: Assistant Practitioner

Base: Community Inpatient Unit, Peterhouse Road, Grimsby, DN34 5UX

Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time hours available.

Salary Range 4: £24,645 - £27,202 pro-rata per annum

You will support the co-ordination of shifts over a 24hr period ensuring that patients are supported throughout their journey with their physical, social and wellbeing needs. You will work in liaison with a wider unit based MDT and a range of other health care professionals, including community nurses, GPs, and case managers to implement bespoke plans of support.

Other duties include input into the admissions and discharge of service users, staff support and supervision, clinical and social care duties and practical duties around the day to day running of the service.

It is essential that you hold a Foundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Care or other appropriate topic OR a Level 3 in health or social care with willingness to work towards level 4 on appointment. You will have experience and competence in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access as well as a minimum of 2 years proven experience of working in a health and/or social care environment.

You must be able to work a rota pattern including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

This would be a rewarding position for the right person. If you would like to know more before you apply, please ring Tori Boulton on 01472256767.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.