Reablement Assistants, HART

Job Description

Reablement Assistants, HART PKC11469
£25,508 - £27,874
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD

Are you ready for a career change that's fulfilling and rewarding? This is your chance to join our Health and Social Care Partnership as a Reablement Assistant, in the Home Assessment Recovery Team, with opportunities in various locations across Perth and Kinross. Experience is not necessary as all training will be provided. Our team provide supportive care to vulnerable service users across Perth and Kinross to allow them to remain living in their own homes for longer. So if you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people in your community, read on and find out more.

5 Promises we make to you:

1. You will work with skilled, passionate and resilient people that inspire you
2. You will be encouraged to develop your strengths, to learn and to flourish
3. You will be supported to belong, feel connected with your team, communities and the organisation
4. You will be supported to focus on people and make a positive difference
5. Every day and night will be different and every day and night you will have support to do the best you can do

Does caring come naturally to you? We have a rewarding opportunity where you can make a positive difference to people’s lives. If you are enthusiastic, friendly and personable, you could be working with a wide range of different people who need support to live independently in their own home.

Working as a Reablement Assistant with Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership is about being part of a community of dedicated individuals who promote independence and wellbeing, making a real impact in the lives of the people we support.

You’ll visit people at home by following a pre-planned schedule, working on a shift pattern that covers breakfast, lunch, tea and bed visits.

You will support people with varying abilities and your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals and can include promoting independence while assisting with daily living tasks such as helping people to get up in the morning and ready for the day ahead. This can include personal care tasks whilst maintaining their dignity.

You may also help with the preparation of meals, household tasks and practical day to day tasks to ensure physical well-being and maintain independence. You will support with administering and monitoring the taking of medication. At the end of the day, help them get ready for bed.

Being a care professional is such a rewarding career and can make a big difference to the lives of those in our community who need that extra bit of support to enable them to live safely within their own home.

Find out more about working with us in a care role at Get into care and change people's lives - Perth & Kinross Council (pkc.gov.uk)

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for: -

• following a planned schedule of service user visits;
• support service users with personal care tasks to enable the person to reach their optimum level of independence;
• protect individuals from risk or abuse and to report any concerns to the HART Coordinator;
• ensure Health & Safety for yourself and service users' in line with PKC policy and procedures;
• participate in risk assessments;
• maintain accurate records and report on service users' progress;
• comply with the National Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.

A genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of vulnerable people is essential.

You should have effective communication skills, be a good listener and appreciate the needs, wishes and aspirations of the people being cared for. Having a positive and caring attitude and being compassionate and resilient are valuable assets in this role.

You’ll need to be a team player, working co-operatively with other professionals, families, and carers, but also have the ability to work on your own initiative. You will share our values of Ambition, Compassion and Integrity.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

What We offer In Return

• 26 days annual leave (increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service) with the option to buy additional leave); 7 public holidays per year
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies
• Access to a range of Benefits including discounted Gym Membership, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and Low Carbon Car Scheme as well as lifestyle savings that can be redeemed at top retailers and supermarkets
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Opportunity to work towards a recognised qualification (SVQ2 in Health and Social Care) and access to other care related qualifications
• Paid SSSC and PVG membership
• Career progression opportunities

We are an inclusive employer who welcome and encourage applications from anyone in our diverse society. We believe that everyone has something to offer.

The Individual