London Borough of Bexley
Social Care Assistant - Reablement
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Role Description
This role involves carrying out home visits, assessing the needs of older people, including those with mental health needs, people with physical disabilities, and their carers' needs in accordance with the Care Act 2014.
Key Requirements
- Genuine interest in promoting independence and supporting people to regain their confidence and skills.
- Develop and monitor reablement programs to empower people with activities that are important and meaningful to them.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team including care agency staff, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and social workers to help people attain an agreed level of independence.
Desirable Experience
- An understanding of reablement / rehabilitation and adult social care is desirable.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Parker, Reablement Team Manager, 0203 045 4805, emma.parker@bexley.gov.uk.
Application Process
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role, please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
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Background Check
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About Bexley
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to You
We will offer you in return a package that includes:
- A competitive salary
- Coaching and mentoring programs
- An excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
For more information on the benefits package on offer, please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
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Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer, Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.
Commitment to Safeguarding
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Development Opportunity
This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.
Closing Note
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
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