Locum Community Physiotherapy Assistant

Reablement Assistant (Locum – 2 Roles)

Location: Liverpool City Council

Area: Merseyside Social Services

Rate: £19.44 per hour (umbrella, negotiable)

Contract: Locum, Ongoing

Working 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 their independence within the community. This is a rewarding, person-centred role working as part of an integrated health and social care team.

Please note: Applicants must hold 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 outlined in their support plans.
• Support individuals to improve and maintain daily living skills, using appropriate equipment where required.
• Liaise and work alongside other professionals to minimise risk and enable individuals to remain in their own homes.
• Work in partnership as part of an integrated team of allied health and social care professionals.
• 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 in service users’ circumstances to the Line Manager.
• Attend supervision sessions as required.
• Support and participate with service users in social, recreational and wellbeing activities.
• Remain flexible and responsive to 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 working with adults in a health or social care setting.
• Experience promoting independence and delivering person-centred support.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

A great opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting people to regain confidence, skills and independence.

Code:  U. OR19645. 016012.B19282