Locum Community Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Title:  Reablement Assistant
Location:  Liverpool City Council –
Area:  Merseyside Social Services
Salary:  Negotiable (£19.44 umbrella)
Job Type:  Locum
Contract length:  Ongoing                          
Job details: Reablement Assistant required:
· To meet the physical, social and emotional need of service users as agreed in the care plan, to promote independence and enhance their living skills.
· To assist service users with tasks as agreed in support plans.
· To work with individuals to improve and maintain daily living skills, using appropriate equipment whenever required.
· To liaise and work alongside other professionals to minimise risk and enable individuals to remain in their own homes.
· To work in partnership or as part of an integrated team of allied health and social care professionals.
· To work alongside service users in the implementation of individual person-centred support plans. To participate in assessment and reviews as required.
· To promote good care practice including a commitment to the empowerment of the individual, the maintenance of their dignity and independence, and respect for their cultural, spiritual and religious needs.
· To contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records and report to the Line Manager any significant changes in the service user or their circumstances.
· To attend supervision sessions with Line Manager.
· To be part of a team of staff working, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
· To support and participate with service users in activities and recreational pursuits.
· To be flexible and contribute to the ever-changing needs within this service as and when they occur.
· To carry out all duties in accordance with the City Council policies and procedures, including the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
Code:  U. OR18687. 008012.B19194