Locum Community Physiotherapy Assistant

Reablement Assistant (Locum)

Location: Liverpool City Council – Granby Hub

Area: Merseyside Social Services

Rate: £19.44 per hour (umbrella, negotiable)

Contract: Locum, Ongoing

About the Role

An experienced Reablement Assistant is required to join the Intermediate Care and Reablement service at the Granby Hub — a 30-bed unit supporting individuals to regain and retain independence. You will work collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies to deliver a high-quality, coordinated reablement service.

Main Responsibilities

• Meet the physical, social and emotional needs of service users as outlined in their care plans, promoting independence and daily living skills.
• Assist service users with tasks detailed in support plans.
• Support individuals to maintain and develop daily living skills, using equipment as required.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary professionals to minimise risk and enable individuals to remain safely at home.
• Encourage development of practical skills for assisted or independent living (including household tasks, kitchen skills and managing personal health).
• Work collaboratively within an integrated health and social care team.
• Administer medication where required (for community-based staff).
• Implement personalised support plans and contribute to assessments and reviews.
• Promote dignity, empowerment and person-centred practice, respecting cultural, spiritual and religious needs.
• Hold keys to service users’ homes when required, ensuring security and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate records and report any significant changes to the Line Manager.
• Attend supervision sessions and team training as arranged.
• Support service users in recreational, therapeutic and social activities, including hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.
• Adapt to the changing needs of the service and support delivery across different locations within the city.
• Work in accordance with Council policies, including safeguarding, equality and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Demonstrate responsible use of Council resources, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.

Skills & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards qualification.
• Manual Handling Certificate.
• Experience supporting adults in a social care environment.
• Experience promoting independence and delivering person-centred care.
• Ability to follow structured reablement programmes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Working Hours

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

This is an excellent opportunity to empower individuals and support their recovery within a structured reablement environment.

Code:  U. OR18998. 008012.B19204