Locum Best Interest Assessor Physiotherapy Assistant

Reablement Assistant (Locum)

Location: Liverpool City Council – Granby Hub

Area: Merseyside Social Services

Rate: £19 per hour (umbrella)

Contract: Locum, Ongoing

About the Role

The Granby Hub is a 30-bed Intermediate Care and Reablement service in central Liverpool, supporting adults to regain and sustain their independence. We are seeking a committed Reablement Assistant to deliver person-centred care and practical support, working closely with families, professionals and wider agencies to ensure coordinated, high-quality rehabilitation.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the physical, social and emotional needs of service users in line with their care plans, promoting independence and life skills.
• Assist with daily living tasks as agreed in support plans, using appropriate equipment where required.
• Encourage individuals to improve and maintain essential skills for independent or assisted living, including kitchen tasks, household routines, personal care and health management.
• Work collaboratively with families, allied health professionals and partner agencies to minimise risk and support individuals to remain in their own homes.
• Contribute to person-centred support plans and participate in assessments and reviews.
• Administer medication when required (for community-based staff).
• Promote dignity, empowerment and respect for cultural, spiritual and religious needs.
• Hold keys to service users’ homes where needed and ensure correct security procedures are followed.
• Maintain accurate records and report any changes in service user wellbeing to the Line Manager.
• Attend regular supervision and participate in staff training and development.
• Work flexibly as part of a 7-day service between 08:00 and 22:00, adapting to changing service needs.
• Support service users in a range of activities, including recreational, therapeutic and community-based tasks such as hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.
• Provide hands-on support within the onsite café, including periods of prolonged standing when required.
• Ensure all work aligns with Council policies, including equal opportunities, anti-discriminatory practice and health and safety.
• Contribute to the Council’s social value commitments by using resources responsibly.
• Deliver excellent customer service and support continuous improvement across the service.

Skills & Experience

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards qualification).
• Experience working in an adult social care environment.
• Experience supporting individuals to develop and maintain independence.
• Desirable: Manual Handling certificate, experience delivering person-centred support.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people.
• Reliable and flexible approach to working across multiple shift patterns.

Working Hours

• Flexible rota between 08:00 and 22:00, across 7 days per week.

Why Join?

• Competitive umbrella rate of £19 per hour.
• Rewarding role supporting individuals to regain confidence and independence.
• Hands-on experience within a dedicated reablement and intermediate care environment.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Ready to support Liverpool residents on their journey to independence?

Apply now to join the Granby Hub Reablement Service.

Code:  U. OR17328. 013011.B18993