Recovery Assistant (34.25 hours)

Job responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities:

1. To participate in the planning, development, monitoring and reviewing of support plans and goals for individuals living in their own homes, in conjunction with relevant professionals within a risk management framework. This will include attending planning/ review meetings and case conferences.

2. To participate in the provision of reablement and /or rehabilitation programmes to assist people to learn or regain skills as part of an agreed therapeutic plan, which may be in conjunction with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, and will involve team working and working on a one-to one basis.

3. To participate in the provision of a Rapid Response Service by providing emergency care at home to help prevent unnecessary hospital and care home admissions and facilitate Early Supported Discharge from hospital. This will include providing support with personal care, administering medication and monitoring vital signs.

4. To be responsible for day to day decisions on varying a persons programme, increasing and decreasing contact time dependent on assessment of improvement or deterioration.

5. To monitor the health and well-being of people using the service e.g. diet, fluids, mobility, skin integrity and be responsible for initiating a treatment response in the event of negative changes.

6. To work with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality support for all individuals using the service, enabling optimum potential to be reached.

7. To provide emotional and practical support to individuals and their informal carers through the process of transition and change.

8. To maintain written records and reports in accordance with the services Policies, Procedures and Practice Guidance.

9. To assist in the management of medication, in accordance with the support plan and in line with the Medication policy and procedures.

10. To participate in the supervision and appraisal process and demonstrate an active commitment to continuous professional development

11. To attend relevant training courses identified as part of the supervision and appraisal process and to participate in team development programmes.

12. To comply with the services Policies, Procedures and Practice Guidance and ensure that professional standards are maintained at all times.

13. To report any incidents of poor practice and any matters affecting the safety and well being of individuals in accordance with local safeguarding protocols.

General/Corporate Responsibilities:

1. To undertake such duties as may be commensurate with the seniority of the post

2. To ensure that the Councils corporate Health & Safety policy is followed and training is undertaken in all pertinent health and safety procedures

3. To partake in the Councils and Directorates staff training and development policies as well as the Councils system of performance appraisal

4. To treat all information gathered for the Council and Directorate, either electronically or manually, in a confidential manner

5. All employees are required to demonstrate a commitment when carrying out their duties which promotes and values diversity and the equality of opportunity in relation to employees and service users which is in line with the Councils Equality & Diversity Policy.

6. To be responsible for identifying and managing all risks associated with the job role through effective application of internal controls and risk assessments to support the achievement of Corporate and Service objectives

7. To ensure the highest standards of customer care are met at all times

8. To ensure the principles of Value for Money in service delivery is fundamental in all aspects of involvement with internal and external customers

9. To ensure that the highest standards of data quality are achieved and maintained for the collection, management and use of data.

10. To positively promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and ensure that it is recognised that Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; and to engage in appropriate training and development opportunities which enhance an individuals knowledge and skill in responding to children, young people and vulnerable adults who may be in need of safeguarding.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma level two in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
• Commitment to achieving HSC3047 medication unit level 3 or Unit 331 or equivalent within 6 months of appointment to post
• Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy
• Basic knowledge of the ethos of re-ablement and rehabilitation services
• Commitment to achieve all mandatory training relevant to the post
• Awareness of safeguarding vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of medical conditions which may affect people who use the service
• Knowledge of the safe and dignified management of blood, bodily fluids and human waste

Desirable

• Diploma level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• First Aid Training
• Food Hygiene certificate
• Moving & Handing
• Medication training updates, including HSC3047 accredited updates
• Awareness of falls prevention
• An understanding of Infection Control

Experience

Essential

• Experience of care/support work in a health or social care setting
• Experience of supporting people with diverse needs
• Experience of caring for or supporting people in their own homes

Desirable

• Experience of working with terminally ill people
• Experience of working with people with severely challenging behaviour
• Experience of dealing with difficult family situations

Skills and Other Requirements

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to keep accurate records.
• Good team player able to contribute effectively to the wider team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively without direct supervision
• Able to demonstrate the principles regarding the provision of care and support (maintaining dignity, choice, independence and ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times)
• Ability to contribute to the identification of an individuals needs
• Ability to read, understand and implement information contained on support plans and risk assessments
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of health and safety legislation within a care setting
• Good motivational skills
• Good observational skills
• Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality work
• Personal care skills including stoma and catheter care
• Flexible approach to work by responding to the needs of the services including, at times, requirements to work beyond normal working hours
• Commitment to own continuous personal and professional development
• Strong team player, committed to an ethos of continuous improvement
• Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the ability to recognise the needs of different service users
• Commitment to provide a customer-focussed service

Desirable

• Evidence of own continuous personal and professional development
• Evidence of having completed training in equality and diversity awareness
• Evidence of surpassing customer expectations or service targets / goals

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).