Reablement Assistants, HART

Job Description

Reablement Assistants, HART PKC
£25, - £27,
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD

Are you ready for a career change that's fulfilling and rewarding? This is your chance to join our Health and Social Care Partnership as a Reablement Assistant, in the Home Assessment Recovery Team, with opportunities in various locations across Perth and Kinross. Experience is not necessary as all training will be provided. Our team provide supportive care to vulnerable service users across Perth and Kinross to allow them to remain living in their own homes for longer. So if you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people in your community, read on and find out more.

5 Promises we make to you:

1. You will work with skilled, passionate and resilient people that inspire you
2. You will be encouraged to develop your strengths, to learn and to flourish
3. You will be supported to belong, feel connected with your team, communities and the organisation
4. You will be supported to focus on people and make a positive difference
5. Every day and night will be different and every day and night you will have support to do the best you can do

In this role:

Visit service users by following a pre-planned schedule, to support with daily tasks, including personal care Ensure the health and safety of service users, yourself and colleagues in line with our policies and procedures Protect service users from risk and report any concerns to your line manager Maintain accurate records and provide updates on service users’ progress
Comply with national care standards (National Care Standards- A Guide - gov.scot ( and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice Require to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends Have effective communication skills and use your initiative while working on your own Be enthusiastic, flexible and willing to learn A current driving licence and access to personal transport may be required depending on the location of the role within the team.

We offer:

A range of contracted hours, from 20 to 36 hours per week The opportunity to work within supportive and stable teams of experienced professionals Comprehensive induction and training Opportunity to work towards recognised qualification ie SVQ2 Excellent terms and conditions including generous annual leave, pension scheme Work uniform and all personal protective equipment (PPE) to undertake the role safely and effectively

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for: -

following a planned schedule of service user visits; support service users with personal care tasks to enable the person to reach their optimum level of independence; protect individuals from risk or abuse and to report any concerns to the HART Coordinator; ensure Health & Safety for yourself and service users' in line with PKC policy and procedures; participate in risk assessments; maintain accurate records and report on service users' progress; comply with the National Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.

The Individual

You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), (fees for which are funded by Scottish Government).

If you're a caring, patient, compassionate and adaptable individual who understands and respects the rights of other people, we'd love to hear from you.

For informal discussion about this role, and if you require support to complete your application, please contact Jenny Hughes

When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

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