Reablement Assistant - 6 Posts, Home Assessment Recovery Teams (HART), Based Housing Office - PKC14161

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Reablement Assistant, 6 Posts - PKC
14161
£28,812 - £31,346
Home Assessment Recovery Teams (HART), Based at Crieff Area Housing Office

Are you ready for a career change that's fulfilling and rewarding?

• If so, this is your chance to join our Health and Social Care Partnership as a Reablement Assistant, within Home Assessment Recovery Teams (HART), with opportunity to work in the South localitiy of Perth and Kinross.
• This role is dedicated to working in our HART Team. You will work across the South locality of Perth and Kinross, this includes areas such as South – Carse of Gowrie, Kinross, Auchterarder, Crieff, Comrie, and surrounding areas.

The Role

• You will have the opportunity to visit and support people in their own homes, by following a pre-planned schedule and working on a shift pattern, that covers breakfast, lunch, tea and bed visits.
• By ensuring you support delivery of a quality care provision, this will support discharge from hospital, and help vulnerable individuals stay at home independently, and prevent admission to hospital or full-time care.
• You will support people with varying abilities and your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals, this will include the promotion of reablement and 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Following a schedule / rota of individuals planned visits.
• Supporting individuals with personal care tasks to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence.
• Protecting individuals from risk or abuse and to report any concerns to your line manager.
• Ensuring Health & Safety for yourself and individuals, in line with PKC policy and procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments.
• Maintaining accurate records and report on individuals progress.
• Complying with the National Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice

5 Promises we make to you

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Does caring come naturally to you?

• If so, working within Health and Social Care Partnership is not just a job it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation which puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
• Our team provide supportive care to vulnerable individuals across Perth and Kinross to allow them to remain living independently 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, are enthusiastic, friendly and personable, this could be the job for you.

Do you see yourself and a genuine person with good communication skills?

• You will have the skills that allow you to communicate effectively with individual clients,…