Assistant Practitioner

Care Plus Group

The closing date is 16 April 2025

Job summary

Reablement @ Home aims to support people with health and social care needs to stay in their own home rather than being admitted to hospital or into long term care. It provides support to people when they are discharged from hospital, helps people to remain independent and helps to identify any on-going needs.

If you are interested in joining us, you are compassionate, motivated and work well with others, then 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

Assistant Practitioner

Hours: 75 - (Full-Time / Part-Time roles available), flexible rota pattern between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays (Permanent)

Salary Range 4 (£24,645 - £27,202), fixed salary point

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed member of staff to work within a CQC Outstanding established and integrated enablement service with an excellent reputation. Providing short term high quality services to people within their own homes across N E Lincolnshire the service is dependent on having a robust multi-skilled team responsible for ensuring we get the best possible outcomes by working in partnership with service users; carers; families and our health colleagues. The role also includes working with therapy programmes, ensuring that we promote an individuals independence at all times.

The Assistant Practitioner is responsible for providing a varied range of health and social care services to service users out in the community which will include undertaking regular clinical observations of service users and recording accurately; reporting any unexpected changes in condition to the appropriate professional and/or GP; administering and accurately recording medication; carrying out basic level clinical interventions e.g. catheters, pressure area care, continence care and assisting service users with daily living activities. You will also be responsible for the day to day supervision of the staff team.

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

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,645 to £27,202 a year Appointed a fixed point within the salary range.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9814-25-072

Job locations

Westgate Park

Charlton Street

Grimsby

DN31 1SQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it for more information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience and competence in use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access
Previous experience of working in a health and/or social care environment

Desirable

Experience of working within a rehab and re-ablement environment with adults 18years+

Other

Essential

Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
Ability to transport self, others and equipment around North East Lincolnshire to prescribed deadlines
Able to work evenings, week-ends and bank holidays

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ/QCF Level 4 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Care Certificate
Medication Certificate

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
Ability to work in a health and social care environment
Team worker and able to use own initiative
Effective communication skills
Ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Prepared to undertake appropriate training
Effective keyboard and computer skills
Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations
Is able to assist service users with social, personal and physical care needs
Customer care skills.
Knowledge of person-centred approach and outcome based support planning
Understanding of professional reflection and the importance of appraisals and supervision.
Making decisions without delegation but know when to consult.

Desirable

Administrative skills
Supervisory skills
Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations relating to Health and Social Care
Knowledge of Intermediate Care and promoting independence ethos
Knowledge of the Care Act (2014)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience and competence in use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access
Previous experience of working in a health and/or social care environment

Desirable

Experience of working within a rehab and re-ablement environment with adults 18years+

Other

Essential

Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
Ability to transport self, others and equipment around North East Lincolnshire to prescribed deadlines
Able to work evenings, week-ends and bank holidays

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ/QCF Level 4 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Care Certificate
Medication Certificate

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
Ability to work in a health and social care environment
Team worker and able to use own initiative
Effective communication skills
Ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Prepared to undertake appropriate training
Effective keyboard and computer skills
Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations
Is able to assist service users with social, personal and physical care needs
Customer care skills.
Knowledge of person-centred approach and outcome based support planning
Understanding of professional reflection and the importance of appraisals and supervision.
Making decisions without delegation but know when to consult.

Desirable

Administrative skills
Supervisory skills
Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations relating to Health and Social Care
Knowledge of Intermediate Care and promoting independence ethos
Knowledge of the Care Act (2014)

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.