This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a dedicated individual who is passionate about reablement and delivering high-quality, person-centred care, helping individuals regain independence and improve their overall well-being, making a real difference in their lives.
The role holder will provide domiciliary reablement support to individuals as part of a planned programme within an agreed package of care to help people we support remain in their own homes.
The role involves delivering high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes, enabling them to regain independence and improve their quality of life. As a Community Reablement Worker, you will be responsible for working with individuals who require support in activities of daily living, focusing on reablement and recovery to help them regain their independence and live as independently as possible.
The role holder will ensure that care is delivered in compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to meet the diverse needs of each individual in a person-centred manner.
Key responsibilities
- Reablement Care Delivery: Provide reablement support to individuals in their own homes, assisting them in regaining independence through personal care, mobility, meal preparation, and other daily living activities.
- With appropriate instruction, administer medication as directed and prescribed by a GP and as set out in the approved Administration of Medication guidelines.
- Person-Centred Care: Develop and implement care plans tailored to the individual needs of each person we support, promoting choice, dignity, and independence at all times.
- Assessments and Reviews: Conduct initial assessments and regular reviews of individual’s needs and progress, ensuring care plans are updated to reflect changes in their condition or abilities.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, and social workers, to coordinate and deliver holistic care.
- Monitor and Record Progress: Regularly monitor and document individual’s progress and well-being, reporting any concerns or changes in condition to the appropriate manager or healthcare professional.
- Support and Motivation: Encourage and support service users in their reablement journey, offering motivation and promoting their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
- Safeguarding: Recognise and report any safeguarding concerns or risks to individuals, following Care Dorset’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Compliance with CQC Standards: Ensure all care and support activities are compliant with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, promoting high-quality care and continuously improving service delivery.
- Training and Development: Participate in mandatory training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance skills and knowledge in reablement, health, and social care.
- Health and Safety: Maintain a safe environment for individuals, following health and safety guidelines and ensuring the appropriate use of equipment and resources.