Reablement Practitioner HCC620467

Job summary

As a Reablement Practitioner, youll be working across all disciplines within the Reablement service including sensory loss, occupational therapy and the community response team (CRT). Youll be part of a progressive team, using an enabling, adaptive approach, supporting people to live in their own homes where possible, and in the least restrictive way.

Main duties of the job

• Alongside a multi-disciplinary team of Health and Social Care professionals, youll triage referrals, complete holistic assessments of need and plan supportive interventions.
• Use a strengths-based approach when providing advice and information throughout someones reablement journey, enabling them to problem solve and make informed decisions.
• Build positive working relationships with service users and their wider support network, healthcare professionals and local community networks.
• Support professional practitioners with safeguarding cases.

What were looking for:

• Experience in a Reablement, Rehabilitation, Health or Social Care setting.
• General knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Detail-orientated and able to assess risks, needs and analyse information.
• Demonstrates patience, compassion and empathy, treating service users with dignity and respect in all interactions.

About us

Why join us?

• Make a Difference: Work in partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.For further information please visit ourReablementwebsite.

• Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities, including formal qualification routes and a comprehensive suite of management training.All team members obtain a Care Certificate once in post, fully funded by the council.
• Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

• Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Working Patterns

Our Service runs 07:00-22:00 every day of the year, therefore youll be required to work evenings and/or public holidays and/or weekends as part of your Normal Working Hours for which enhancements are paid and days off in lieu can be accommodated. The current working hours for this position follow a current pattern of 08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday and during allocated weekend working, and 08:30-16:30 Friday.