Reablement Leader (Ref: 2024_1094)

Posting date05 November 2024

Closing date05/12/2024 15:00:46

SalaryGrade 7, £26,421 to £27,803 per annum pro rata (Actual Salary: £24,992.84 to £26,300.14 per annum) (Plus Shift Allowance)

LocationNewport, Isle Of Wight

CompanyIsle of Wight Council

Job typePermanent

HoursFull Time

Reference15534977

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Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35 per week


An exciting opportunity to work in a role that really makes a difference to peoples’ lives in our Island community is here!

We are recruiting a Reablement Leader to join our compassionate team.

When joining our Community Reablement and Outreach team, you will work in providing an island-wide service to vulnerable adults in their own homes across the Island.

In return for a great career opportunity, you’ll experience job satisfaction, knowing that our service and the work you will do supports people who are moving home from hospital or who live at home and need extra support to regain or optimise their independence.

You will play a vital part in undertaking the following duties:

Undertaking initial assessments
Case co-ordinating people
Ensure our clients reablement journey is appropriate to meet their needs
line manage a team of support workers
Work in a fast-paced environment
We work in partnership with the Island’s hospital who complete initial assessments on ward rounds and identify goals to enable them to return home.
Gain strong professional relationships within the health and social care sector
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle is essential to meet the travel requirements for this role.
Business use car insurance is required as your personal vehicle will be used in connection with your employment when a pool car is unavailable.
For you to bring out the best in this challenging but fulfilling role, having a flexible approach to roster patterns that includes weekends and bank holidays will be essential.

You will be at the forefront of service delivery, leading by example and ensuring high quality services for people using our provision and their families and/or carers.

If you are conversant with ICT and have a thorough and passionate understanding of promoting independence in a community setting, we would love to hear from you.

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