About the role:
Care Dorset is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our Reablement Team, providing support within our bed-based reablement setting in Blandford Forum. Reablement is designed to support people who have recently been discharged from hospital, but still need support with daily activities before returning to their own homes.
You will be supporting our Reablement Care Assistants in their day-to-day role, performing risk assessments and supervisions. You will also conduct regular admission assessments and care plan reviews.
Responsibilities and accountabilities:
Supervise a team of Reablement Care Assistants in providing reablement support to service users in their own homes.
Ensure that staff managed are meeting Essential Standards of Quality and Safety and are working in accordance with directorate policy.
Provide readily available information or assistance, dealing with issues where the outcome may not be straightforward.
Monitor working practices and quality assurance systems providing support and guidance to Reablement Assistants where necessary, within Care Dorset structures and guidelines.
Assist in the provision of training where required and ensure that Reablement Care Assistants are inducted effectively, in accordance with the agreed programme.
Undertake risk assessments and establish service users’ needs in accordance with Care Dorset policies and procedures: Care Team Leaders will carry out assessments in conjunction with individuals, their families, carers, and other professionals.
About you:
Previous experience within a senior care role is desirable. Training and developmental support will be provided, provided the candidate has a level 2 minimum.
Full driving license and access to your own vehicle.
Business car insurance required for this role.
Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 or equivalent.
Good knowledge of Care Planning processes and Essential Standards of Quality and Safety.
Good knowledge of risk assessment process.
Previous supervisory/management experience in a similar setting.
Organisational, supervision, and time management skills.
Ability to pass on knowledge in an enabling way.
Ability to fulfil the travel requirements for the post.
Ability to support and promote independence.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay:
£16.69-£19.09 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Experience:
Providing care: 2 years (preferred)
Supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
CTL-Reablement
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