Locum Community Physiotherapy Assistant

Reablement Assistant

Location: Liverpool City Council

Area: Merseyside Social Services

Salary: Negotiable (£19.44 umbrella)

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: Ongoing

Job Details

Reablement Assistants required to support adults to regain independence within the community.
Candidates must have an up-to-date face-to-face Manual Handling certificate, a minimum of 5 years’ working history, and must not require sponsorship.

Main Areas of Responsibility

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  • Meet the physical, social and emotional needs of service users as agreed in care plans, promoting independence and enhancing living skills.
     

  • Provide personal care support to service users.
     

  • Assist service users with tasks as agreed in support plans.
     

  • Support individuals to improve and maintain daily living skills using appropriate equipment.
     

  • Liaise and work alongside other professionals to minimise risk and support individuals to remain in their own homes.
     

  • Work in partnership as part of an integrated team of allied health and social care professionals.
     

  • Work alongside service users in the implementation of person-centred support plans and participate in assessments and reviews.
     

  • Promote good care practice, including empowerment, dignity, independence, and respect for cultural, spiritual and religious needs.
     

  • Maintain accurate records and report any significant changes in service users’ circumstances to the Line Manager.
     

  • Work as part of a team Monday to Friday, 09.00 – 16.00.
     

  • Support and participate in service users’ activities and recreational pursuits.
     

  • Remain flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the service.
     

  • Carry out all duties in line with City Council policies, procedures, health and safety legislation, and equal opportunities.
     

  • Ensure all work complies with statutory requirements, Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, and the Council’s safe

  Code:  U. OR20966. 012001.B19422