Locum Community Occupational Therapy Assistant
Liverpool, Merseyside
Reablement Assistant (Locum – 2 Roles)
Location: Liverpool City Council
Area: Merseyside Social Services
Rate: £19.44 per hour (umbrella, negotiable)
Contract: Locum, Ongoing
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 16:00)
About the Role
Liverpool City Council is recruiting two Reablement Assistants to support adults to improve and maintain independence within the community. This role sits within reablement services and focuses on delivering person-centred support aligned with individual care and support plans.
Please note: Applicants must have an up-to-date face-to-face Moving & Handling certificate and must not require sponsorship.
Main Responsibilities
- Meet the physical, social and emotional needs of service users in line with agreed care plans.
- Promote independence and enhance daily living and life skills.
- Assist service users with tasks identified within their support plans.
- Support individuals to improve and maintain daily living skills, using appropriate equipment as required.
- Liaise and work alongside health and social care professionals to minimise risk and support individuals to remain at home.
- Work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.
- Support service users in implementing person-centred support plans and participate in assessments and reviews.
- Promote dignity, empowerment and respect for cultural, spiritual and religious needs.
- Maintain accurate records and report any significant changes to the Line Manager.
- Attend supervision sessions as required.
- Support and participate in service user activities and recreational pursuits.
- Remain flexible to meet the changing needs of the service.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with City Council policies, including equality and anti-discriminatory practice.
Skills & Experience Required
- Up-to-date face-to-face Moving & Handling training (certificate required).
- Experience supporting adults within a health or social care setting.
- Experience promoting independence and delivering person-centred support.
- Ability to follow structured reablement programmes.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Eligibility to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.
A rewarding opportunity to support people to regain confidence, skills and independence within their community.
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Code: U. OR19645. 016012. B19279