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Devon County Council

Reablement Team Leader

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Job summary

Social Care Reablement (SCR) is a short term intervention service, supporting people to regain their independence through working towards personal goals in their own home.

We are looking to recruit a Reablement Team Leader to enable the service to support individuals through the reablement process.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a rota currently covering from 8am to 6pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays you would participate in covering the duty desk for incoming referrals and queries, manage a client caseload through their service and supervise a team of Reablement Support Workers.

The role also includes management of a web-based rota system and electronic care recording systems. The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, effective ICT skills and the ability to assess & set and goals.

Commitment to equality, diversity and good customer service are essential.

In return, you will be part of a friendly, supportive team with regular supervision, appraisals, team meetings and training.

About us

  • DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  • This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
  • Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
  • For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
  • This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Details

Date posted

04 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,099 to £34,723 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0011-23-5220

Job locations

Great Moor House, Bittern Road

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide a short term Reablement service to individuals with the aim of promoting and sustaining their independence in the community by directly managing a team of Support Workers.

The objectives are to support people, who need help because of age, disability or personal circumstances, to enable them to remain in their own homes with as much independence as possible.

To complete the Goal Planning assessment process and monitor and review the delivery of the goals set for an individual both during and at the end of the reablement term.

To ensure that all activities undertaken by the Support Worker - Reablement individual, carer or other people involved follow the Policies and Procedures laid down nationally and locally.

To see the full Job Description, please click on the attachment on the right hand side.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide a short term Reablement service to individuals with the aim of promoting and sustaining their independence in the community by directly managing a team of Support Workers.

The objectives are to support people, who need help because of age, disability or personal circumstances, to enable them to remain in their own homes with as much independence as possible.

To complete the Goal Planning assessment process and monitor and review the delivery of the goals set for an individual both during and at the end of the reablement term.

To ensure that all activities undertaken by the Support Worker - Reablement individual, carer or other people involved follow the Policies and Procedures laid down nationally and locally.

To see the full Job Description, please click on the attachment on the right hand side.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to gain this) together
  • with other learning as required to meet individual user and service requirements.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations.
  • Commitment to on going continuous development & training as required
  • by the service.

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 in health & Social Care or equivalent.
  • Any other appropriate management qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous community experience of hands-on care in the health and social care environment, in public, independent or voluntary sector.
  • An awareness of the needs of those individuals likely to need the
  • reablement service.
  • Understanding of Risk Assessments.

Desirable

  • Experience in the provision of Social Care Reablement service.
  • Managing financial budgets.
  • Previous experience of working in a multi disciplinary team.
  • Experience of report writing.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to gain this) together
  • with other learning as required to meet individual user and service requirements.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations.
  • Commitment to on going continuous development & training as required
  • by the service.

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 in health & Social Care or equivalent.
  • Any other appropriate management qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous community experience of hands-on care in the health and social care environment, in public, independent or voluntary sector.
  • An awareness of the needs of those individuals likely to need the
  • reablement service.
  • Understanding of Risk Assessments.

Desirable

  • Experience in the provision of Social Care Reablement service.
  • Managing financial budgets.
  • Previous experience of working in a multi disciplinary team.
  • Experience of report writing.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Great Moor House, Bittern Road

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7NL


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Great Moor House, Bittern Road

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7NL


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Kay Bainbridge or Nadine Maddison

01392383000

Details

Date posted

04 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,099 to £34,723 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0011-23-5220

Job locations

Great Moor House, Bittern Road

Sowton Industrial Estate

Exeter

EX2 7NL


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Devon County Council's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)