Reablement Assistants

LOCATION:
Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital Perth Road Blairgowrie, PH10 6EE

SALARY:
£25,508 - £27,874 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

£25,508 - £27,874
Crieff Community Hospital and Blairgowrie Community Hospital

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 Living Well Care Team, with opportunities in various locations across Perth and Kinross. Experience is not necessary as all training will be provided. These posts are based primarily at Crieff Hospital and Blairgowrie Hospital. 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
- 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.

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 Living Well Coach;
- 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.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call +44 1738 475555 to discuss.

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.

**What we can do for you**

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.