Reablement Assistant Practitioner

Permanent Contract | £27,344 to £29,439 per annum (Scale G) | 37 hours per week | Locations across Norfolk

Expectation of working hours: over a 7 day rota pattern. Working 1 day in every 4 weekends on a rota basis

Location/base:

North Norfolk, base is Mill Close, Aylsham. There are two vacancies covering the Fakenham area and one vacancy covering Holt, Taverham and Fakenham.

Norwich, base is Reed House. There is one vacancy covering the Norwich area.

‘Care for others. Make a difference’

Would you like to work as part of our well-trained team of support workers and Occupational Therapists, creating goal setting support plans that support the delivery of care and support in the community? Then this role is for you.

Norfolk First Support delivers services to adults in Norfolk in their own homes for up to 6 weeks, assisting them to regain skills they may have lost following an illness or hospital admission. The aim is to enable them to regain their independence as much as possible while also reviewing any ongoing support that may be needed.

Norfolk First Support is part of the wider Norfolk First Response Service which includes Swift Response, Supported Care and Accommodation-Based Reablement units.

You will be part of an assessment team for Norfolk First Support, specifically focussed on people who are discharged home from hospital or they have a change of circumstances and require support at home. The role includes assessing and reviewing people’s daily living needs, developing a personalised plan to assist the person to regain the skills and confidence to remain independent in their home and if on going services are required complete a Care Act Assessment. All training will be provided to ensure you are competent to deliver this critical role

You will need to have experience of working with people and be able to communicate clearly and appropriately with members of the public. You will also need to be able to exercise judgement and initiative and be able to plan and prioritise your own work.

This is an exciting and challenging role. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and need knowledge of current policy, practice, legislation within Health and Social Care and enjoy working with members of the public and other professionals in Health and Social Care.

This is a full-time permanent post although part time applications are welcome.

Benefits of working for Norfolk First Response: Competitive annual leave per year, competitive pension scheme, guaranteed salaried hours, regular working pattern, paid induction and Norfolk Rewards Scheme.

Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

For more information on working for NFR please click on the link below: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-volunteering/work-at-norfolk-county-council/vacancies/norfolk-first-response-jobs

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job.
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars.
    

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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Closing date: 18 April 2023 at 23:59