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Social Care Assistant - Reablement Team

Bexley

Full-Time

Immediately

Job 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.

You must have a genuine interest in promoting independence and supporting people to regain their confidence and skills.

You will be required to develop and monitor reablement programmes to empower people with activities that are important and meaningful to them.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team including:

  • Care agency staff
  • Occupational therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Social workers

This collaboration aims to help people attain an agreed level of independence. An understanding of reablement/rehabilitation and adult social care is desirable.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent, combining the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It boasts 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
  • 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.

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.

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.

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 in the relevant documentation. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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