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September 20, 2024
Perth & Kinross Council
Perth
FULL TIME & OTHER
Reablement Assistant
LOCATION:
Pullar House 35 Kinnoull Street Perth, PH1 5GD
Pullar House 35 Kinnoull Street Perth, PH1 5GD
SALARY:
£25,508 - £27,874 per year
£25,508 - £27,874 per year
CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent
Permanent
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time
Full Time
HOURS:
36 hours per week
36 hours per week
£25,508 - £27,874
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD
Are you ready for a career change that's fulfilling and rewarding? This is your chance to join our Health and Social Care Partnership as a Reablement Assistant, in the Home Assessment Recovery Team, with opportunities in various locations across Perth and Kinross. Experience is not necessary as all training will be provided. Our team provide supportive care to vulnerable service users across Perth and Kinross to allow them to remain living in their own homes for longer. So if you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people in your community, read on and find out more.
5 Promises we make to you:
1. You will work with skilled, passionate and resilient people that inspire you
2. You will be encouraged to develop your strengths, to learn and to flourish
3. You will be supported to belong, feel connected with your team, communities and the organisation
4. You will be supported to focus on people and make a positive difference
5. Every day and night will be different and every day and night you will have support to do the best you can do
Does caring come naturally to you? We have a rewarding opportunity where you can make a positive difference to people’s lives. If you are enthusiastic, friendly and personable, you could be working with a wide range of different people who need support to live independently in their own home.
Working as a Reablement Assistant with Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership is about being part of a community of dedicated individuals who promote independence and wellbeing, making a real impact in the lives of the people we support.
You’ll visit people at home by following a pre-planned schedule, working on a shift pattern that covers breakfast, lunch, tea and bed visits.
You will support people with varying abilities and your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals and can include promoting independence while assisting with daily living tasks such as helping people to get up in the morning and ready for the day ahead. This can include personal care tasks whilst maintaining their dignity.
You may also help with the preparation of meals, household tasks and practical day to day tasks to ensure physical well-being and maintain independence. You will support with administering and monitoring the taking of medication. At the end of the day, help them get ready for bed.
Being a care professional is such a rewarding career and can make a big difference to the lives of those in our community who need that extra bit of support to enable them to live safely within their own home.
Find out more about working with us in a care role at Get into care and change people's lives - Perth & Kinross Council (pkc.gov.uk)
You should have effective communication skills, be a good listener and appreciate the needs, wishes and aspirations of the people being cared for. Having a positive and caring attitude and being compassionate and resilient are valuable assets in this role.
You’ll need to be a team player, working co-operatively with other professionals, families, and carers, but also have the ability to work on your own initiative. You will share our values of Ambition, Compassion and Integrity.
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
What We offer In Return
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD
Are you ready for a career change that's fulfilling and rewarding? This is your chance to join our Health and Social Care Partnership as a Reablement Assistant, in the Home Assessment Recovery Team, with opportunities in various locations across Perth and Kinross. Experience is not necessary as all training will be provided. Our team provide supportive care to vulnerable service users across Perth and Kinross to allow them to remain living in their own homes for longer. So if you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people in your community, read on and find out more.
5 Promises we make to you:
1. You will work with skilled, passionate and resilient people that inspire you
2. You will be encouraged to develop your strengths, to learn and to flourish
3. You will be supported to belong, feel connected with your team, communities and the organisation
4. You will be supported to focus on people and make a positive difference
5. Every day and night will be different and every day and night you will have support to do the best you can do
Does caring come naturally to you? We have a rewarding opportunity where you can make a positive difference to people’s lives. If you are enthusiastic, friendly and personable, you could be working with a wide range of different people who need support to live independently in their own home.
Working as a Reablement Assistant with Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership is about being part of a community of dedicated individuals who promote independence and wellbeing, making a real impact in the lives of the people we support.
You’ll visit people at home by following a pre-planned schedule, working on a shift pattern that covers breakfast, lunch, tea and bed visits.
You will support people with varying abilities and your responsibilities will depend on the needs of the individuals and can include promoting independence while assisting with daily living tasks such as helping people to get up in the morning and ready for the day ahead. This can include personal care tasks whilst maintaining their dignity.
You may also help with the preparation of meals, household tasks and practical day to day tasks to ensure physical well-being and maintain independence. You will support with administering and monitoring the taking of medication. At the end of the day, help them get ready for bed.
Being a care professional is such a rewarding career and can make a big difference to the lives of those in our community who need that extra bit of support to enable them to live safely within their own home.
Find out more about working with us in a care role at Get into care and change people's lives - Perth & Kinross Council (pkc.gov.uk)
Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for: -- following a planned schedule of service user visits;
- support service users with personal care tasks to enable the person to reach their optimum level of independence;
- protect individuals from risk or abuse and to report any concerns to the HART Coordinator;
- ensure Health & Safety for yourself and service users' in line with PKC policy and procedures;
- participate in risk assessments;
- maintain accurate records and report on service users' progress;
- comply with the National Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.
You should have effective communication skills, be a good listener and appreciate the needs, wishes and aspirations of the people being cared for. Having a positive and caring attitude and being compassionate and resilient are valuable assets in this role.
You’ll need to be a team player, working co-operatively with other professionals, families, and carers, but also have the ability to work on your own initiative. You will share our values of Ambition, Compassion and Integrity.
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
What We offer In Return
- 26 days annual leave (increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service) with the option to buy additional leave); 7 public holidays per year
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies
- Access to a range of Benefits including discounted Gym Membership, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and Low Carbon Car Scheme as well as lifestyle savings that can be redeemed at top retailers and supermarkets
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Opportunity to work towards a recognised qualification (SVQ2 in Health and Social Care) and access to other care related qualifications
- Paid SSSC and PVG membership
- Career progression opportunities
The Individual
For informal discussion about this role, and if you require support to complete your application, please contact Jenny Hughes 01738 475626
When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!
When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!
Please APPLY ONLINE. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call +44 1738 475555 to discuss.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
What we can do for you
If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
What we can do for you
If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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