Are you passionate about supporting individuals to achieve their maximum potential and regain independence? Do you have the skills and expertise to coordinate high-quality reablement services within a dynamic Adult Social Care team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join West Berkshire Council as a Reablement Coordinator, reporting to the Assistant Team Manager.
The Role
As a Reablement Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in the effective delivery and coordination of reablement services within the West Berkshire Council. You will be responsible for:
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Coordinating the day-to-day operation of the reablement service, ensuring the smooth delivery of reablement interventions to clients.
- Leading and motivating a team of dedicated support workers to provide high-quality care and support to individuals.
- Working collaboratively with other professionals, such as social workers and healthcare providers, to ensure holistic and integrated care for clients.
- Conducting assessments and reviews of client needs, identifying goals and outcomes for reablement.
- Monitoring and evaluating progress, providing guidance and support to clients to achieve their desired outcomes.
- Ensuring accurate and timely documentation, including care plans, progress notes, and statistical information.
- Participating in team meetings and contributing to the overall development and improvement of the reablement service.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Experience working within a reablement or rehabilitation setting, with a sound understanding of the principles and practices of reablement.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Sound assessment and care planning skills, with the ability to identify individual needs and set achievable goals.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment, demonstrating effective partnership working.
- Organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices related to reablement and social care.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
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Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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To learn more about the role, please contact Steph Mackie on 07827956918 or email stephanie.mackie@westberks.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
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