Assistant Practitioner
at Care Plus Group Disability Confident EmployerReablement at Home aims to support people with health
and social care needs to stay in their own home rather than being admitted to
hospital or into long term care. It provides support to people when they are
discharged from hospital, helps people to remain independent and helps to
identify any on-going needs.
If you are interested in joining us, you are compassionate,
motivated and work well with others, then we would welcome your application.
Please note that Care Plus Group is not currently
registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Assistant Practitioner
Reablement at Home
Full or part time, permanent - flexible working between the
hours of 7am and 8pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
Salary £27,288 - £29,112, appointed upon a fixed point within the range.
We
are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed member of staff to work
within a CQC Outstanding established and integrated enablement
service with an excellent reputation. Providing short term high quality
services to people within their own homes across N E Lincolnshire the service
is dependent on having a robust multi-skilled team responsible for ensuring we
get the best possible outcomes by working in partnership with service users;
carers; families and our health colleagues. The role also includes working with
therapy programmes, ensuring that we promote an individuals independence at all
times.
The
Assistant Practitioner is responsible for providing a varied range of health
and social care services to service users out in the community which will
include undertaking regular clinical observations of service users and
recording accurately; reporting any unexpected changes in condition to the
appropriate professional and/or GP; administering and accurately recording
medication; carrying out basic level clinical interventions e.g.
catheters, pressure area care, continence care and assisting service users
with daily living activities.You will also be responsible for the day
to day supervision of the staff team.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established
in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ
over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we
have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement
of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE
Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.
Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards
including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the
highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing
our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including
optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider
closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme
and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise
continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes
of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way
we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£27,288 to £29,112 a year
pro rata per annum.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
B9814-26-205
Job locations
Westgate Park
Charlton Street
Grimsby
DN31 1SQ
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification - please refer to this for more information.
We appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny.
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification - please refer to this for more information.
We appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and competence in use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
- Previous experience of working in a health and/or social care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within a rehab and re-ablement environment with adults 18 years +.
Other
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values.
- Ability to transport self, others and equipment around North East Lincolnshire to prescribed deadlines.
- Able to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Care or other appropriate topic OR Level 3 in health or social care with willingness to work towards level 4 on appointment.
- Maths and English Level 2 qualification or equivalent level of competence
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Medication Certificate
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
- Ability to work in a health and social care environment.
- Team worker and able to use own initiative.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Prepared to undertake appropriate training.
- Effective keyboard and computer skills.
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations.
- Is able to assist service users with social, personal and physical care needs.
- Customer care skills.
- Knowledge of person-centred approach and outcome based support planning.
- Understanding of professional reflection and the importance of appraisals and supervision.
- Making decisions without delegation but know when to consult.
Desirable
- Administrative skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations relating to Health and Social Care.
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care and promoting independence ethos.
- Knowledge of the Care Act (2014).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and competence in use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
- Previous experience of working in a health and/or social care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within a rehab and re-ablement environment with adults 18 years +.
Other
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values.
- Ability to transport self, others and equipment around North East Lincolnshire to prescribed deadlines.
- Able to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Care or other appropriate topic OR Level 3 in health or social care with willingness to work towards level 4 on appointment.
- Maths and English Level 2 qualification or equivalent level of competence
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Medication Certificate
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
- Ability to work in a health and social care environment.
- Team worker and able to use own initiative.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Prepared to undertake appropriate training.
- Effective keyboard and computer skills.
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations.
- Is able to assist service users with social, personal and physical care needs.
- Customer care skills.
- Knowledge of person-centred approach and outcome based support planning.
- Understanding of professional reflection and the importance of appraisals and supervision.
- Making decisions without delegation but know when to consult.
Desirable
- Administrative skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations relating to Health and Social Care.
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care and promoting independence ethos.
- Knowledge of the Care Act (2014).
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Care Plus Group
Address
Westgate Park
Charlton Street
Grimsby
DN31 1SQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Care Plus Group
Address
Westgate Park
Charlton Street
Grimsby
DN31 1SQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification - please refer to this for more information.
We appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny.
Experience
Essential
- Experience and competence in use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
- Previous experience of working in a health and/or social care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within a rehab and re-ablement environment with adults 18 years +.
Other
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values.
- Ability to transport self, others and equipment around North East Lincolnshire to prescribed deadlines.
- Able to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Care or other appropriate topic OR Level 3 in health or social care with willingness to work towards level 4 on appointment.
- Maths and English Level 2 qualification or equivalent level of competence
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Medication Certificate
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
- Ability to work in a health and social care environment.
- Team worker and able to use own initiative.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Prepared to undertake appropriate training.
- Effective keyboard and computer skills.
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations.
- Is able to assist service users with social, personal and physical care needs.
- Customer care skills.
- Knowledge of person-centred approach and outcome based support planning.
- Understanding of professional reflection and the importance of appraisals and supervision.
- Making decisions without delegation but know when to consult.
Desirable
- Administrative skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations relating to Health and Social Care.
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care and promoting independence ethos.
- Knowledge of the Care Act (2014).
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