Care Plus Group

Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

CPG's Community Inpatient Unit (CIU) Rehab, Re-enablement and Recovery unit is a bed-based facility supporting people to recover and regain their independence following a period of illness, trauma, surgery, or significant event. It supports hospital discharges, prevents admission to hospital or long-term care and promotes independent living. Its a multi-disciplinary service with Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Social Workers, and care staff.

We provide a range of therapies and support to assist people in their recovery and regain their independence, enabling them to return to their own homes safely and with any additional support in place.

If you work well as part of a team and are motivated, we would welcome your application.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job Title: Assistant Practitioner

Base: Community Inpatient Unit, Grimsby

Hours: 37.5 hours, permanent.

Salary Range 4: £26,416 - £28,182 per annum, fixed point.

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Assistant Practitioner to join the MDT team at Community inpatient unit.

You will support the co-ordination of shifts over a 24hr period ensuring that patients are supported throughout their journey with their physical, social and wellbeing needs. You will work in liaison with a wider unit based MDT and a range of other health care professionals, including community nurses, GPs, and case managers to implement bespoke plans of support andreach their rehab potential and move forward in their health journey.

The postholder will work under direction of the Nursing team and will carry out assigned tasks involving clinical, personal and nutritional care needs to patients. The post holder will follow protocols, guidance, and procedures under the direction of senior staff.

It is essential that you hold a Foundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Care or other appropriate topic OR a Level 3 in health or social care with willingness to work towards level 4 on appointment. You will have experience and competence in Microsoft Office applications as well as a minimum of 2 years proven experience of working in a health and/or social care environment.

You must be able to work a rota pattern including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,416 to £28,182 a year You will be appointed at a fixed point within the range

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9814-25-234

Job locations

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Care or other appropriate topic
OR
Level 3 in health or social care with willingness to work towards level 4 on appointment
Maths and English Level 2 qualification or equivalent level of competence

Desirable

Certificate in administration of medication or equivalent

Other

Essential

Duties to be undertaken throughout the 24 hour day
Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
Ability to work in a health and social care environment.
Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations.
Knowledge and experience of Mental Capacity Act.
Team worker but also able to use own initiative.
Effective communication skills with the ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
Appreciation of the needs of patients.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations.
Ability to assist patients with social, personal and physical care needs
Customer care skills.
Knowledge of person-centred approach and outcome-based support planning.
Making decisions without delegation but know when to consult.

Desirable

Administrative skills.
Supervisory and appraisal skills.
Knowledge of Intermediate Care and promoting independence ethos.
Knowledge of the Care Act (2014).

Experience

Essential

Experience of undertaking clinical duties, i.e. venepuncture catheter care, wound management, administration of medicines.
Minimum 2 years proven experience of working in a health and/or social care environment working effectively as part of a team in a health or social work environment.
Experience and competence in use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.

Desirable

Experience of working with adults over the age of 18.
Experience of working with SystmOne.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Care or other appropriate topic
OR
Level 3 in health or social care with willingness to work towards level 4 on appointment
Maths and English Level 2 qualification or equivalent level of competence

Desirable

Certificate in administration of medication or equivalent

Other

Essential

Duties to be undertaken throughout the 24 hour day
Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
Ability to work in a health and social care environment.
Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations.
Knowledge and experience of Mental Capacity Act.
Team worker but also able to use own initiative.
Effective communication skills with the ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
Appreciation of the needs of patients.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations.
Ability to assist patients with social, personal and physical care needs
Customer care skills.
Knowledge of person-centred approach and outcome-based support planning.
Making decisions without delegation but know when to consult.

Desirable

Administrative skills.
Supervisory and appraisal skills.
Knowledge of Intermediate Care and promoting independence ethos.
Knowledge of the Care Act (2014).

Experience

Essential

Experience of undertaking clinical duties, i.e. venepuncture catheter care, wound management, administration of medicines.
Minimum 2 years proven experience of working in a health and/or social care environment working effectively as part of a team in a health or social work environment.
Experience and competence in use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.

Desirable

Experience of working with adults over the age of 18.
Experience of working with SystmOne.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX

Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Care Plus Group

Address

Community Inpatient Unit

Peterhouse Road

Grimsby

DN34 5UX

Employer's website

https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)