Job Introduction
The Service
The Community Rehabilitation Service is an integrated health and social care team, providing a short term Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation Service to vulnerable and disabled service users. The team consists of Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses. The post holder will provide skilled support to maximise independence and to help the individual remain living in their own home for longer.
What our patients say about us:
'Helpful, encouraging and reassuring. The whole experience was heart-warming and comforting.'
'The care I was given was wonderful, can't thank the team enough.'
'Reliable, friendly and efficient tea'
Your New Role
As an RRA you will assist clients in a range of daily living tasks, for example with transfers, mobility, washing and dressing, toileting, household tasks, meal preparation, social activity and access to the community. You will work to a rehabilitation philosophy empowering individuals to meet their personalised goals enabling them to be as independent as possible. With an understanding and implementation of safe moving and handling you will promote health and safety for service users working jointly and effectively with other professionals within the MDT including nurses, OT's and physiotherapist. You will report promptly and discuss significant changes in service users to appropriate professionals. You will attend regular supervision sessions and participate in group supervision.
What our staff say about working in the team:
"Working in rehabilitation is a very rewarding career, I get to go home knowing that I have made a difference to someone's day! The job provides great satisfaction as no two days are the same". (Higher Grade Rehabilitation Assistant)
Who is the person?
You will be patient and have an understanding of the needs of the client group, promoting and supporting individuals' rights and choices as well as being able to sensitively assist service users to maintain their independence. You will be need to accurately report and record information so you will need literacy and numeracy skills to enable you to do this. You will have well developed communication skills and the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. Flexible and adaptable in order to meet the needs of the service you will be able to maintain confidentiality and be able to work as an effective team member.
You must have a full UK driving licence and your own transport as your role will involve visiting service users across the city on a daily basis within a specific time span.
How to apply
To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile below to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.
When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement, please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. Please align your answers with the points on the job profile. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements.
We look forward to speaking with you soon.
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About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
