Social Care Assistant - Reablement

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 programmers 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, and physiotherapists and social workers to help people attain an agreed level of independence. An understanding of reablement / rehabilitation and adult social care is desirable For an informal discussion about the role please contact Emma Parker, Reablement Team Manager, 0203 045 4805, emma.parker@bexley.gov.uk For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached. 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 which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got 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, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and 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 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 here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.