Monday to Friday 36 hours Per Week – London Borough of Enfield.

Hourly rate range up to £19

MRJ Associates are recruiting for Reablement Officer to work for our local authority clients based in London, EN1. If this would be of interest to you then apply now

Job Purpose

Provide high quality and comprehensive support to the service user and empower them to plan, work towards and achieve their care and health outcomes. Contribute to efficient service delivery as an individual and as part of a team, in accordance with local policies procedures and legislation. This role will help to ensure the service assists in promoting independence and supporting users through reablement to maximise their independence for as long as possible. You will work closely with the therapy team to implement the reablement plan and have trusted assessor training to be able to prescribe equipment to support independence as and when required.

Description of Duties

* As required within the service, work with service users to assess, design, plan, implement and support care plans/management of cases as directed by the line manager to maximise individual service user opportunity and development.

* Assist with establishing, developing, and sustaining effective working relationships with service users.

* Provide appropriate and practical assistance and support to meet the needs and requirements of service users, individually and as a team.

* As agreed within the service to undertake the role, duties, and responsibilities of a key/case worker.

* To assist the Manager/Team Leader in ensuring that service users have appropriate access to advocacy and where appropriate to the service, are empowered to self-advocate.

* Actively support and promote the inclusion and participation of service users using a range of interventions e.g. group work, user participation.

* As discussed with the line manager, undertake relevant training, and contribute to team workshops and other learning opportunities to promote good practice.

* Co-operate and work with other professionals, carers and professional agencies involved in supporting service users and their families.

* Be an active and constructive member of the team and assist in planning and implementation of events, groups and outcomes that achieve positive outcomes for the service and service users.

* Work effectively to meet goals, targets, and work to required deadlines, adhering to Departmental/service specific procedures, systems, and policies i.e. Medication Policy the Council’s Code of Conduct and related policies i.e., Equalities & Diversity, Data Protection, Confidentiality etc.

* Comply with the Council’s financial regulations and be aware of the resources available within the specialist area, including other sources of funding so that maximum benefit is obtained for service users within budget.

* Comply with a range of statutory requirements and legislation as directed by the line manager.

* Comply with the Council’s data management policies and maintain accurate and up to information using the electronic recording system.

* Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge and Experience

1. As a regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public.

2. A Social Care qualification i.e. NVQ/QCF 3 in Social Care or equivalent.

3. Competent when using IT systems and ability to maintain electronic records in accordance with statutory requirements and data protection policy.

4. Ability to review and assess service users to ensure that there reablement goals are being met.

5. Minimum of 2 years' experience of supporting vulnerable adults with home and community-based care and support.

6. Ability to work independently using own initiative and as part of a team while managing workload effectively, prioritising work and adopting a flexible can-do approach to changing demands of the team.

7. Have a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel to homes to complete allocated work.

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