Are you passionate about helping people achieve the best possible outcomes and live independently for as long as possible? Are you excited by the opportunity to be part of a brand-new service and help shape the way it develops? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our new Community Reablement Service is seeking committed, compassionate and motivated Social Care Practitioners to join our countywide team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative service from the very beginning, helping to build and influence how we deliver support to the people of Gloucestershire. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting people at a key point in their journey. When it seems an individual may require ongoing care and support beyond their reablement period, you will work alongside colleagues to undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments, identify eligible needs, and develop person-centred support plans that maximise independence and wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity for practitioners who enjoy working collaboratively, embracing new ways of working, and making a real difference to people’s lives.
About the Service
Our Community Reablement Service has been designed to help people regain confidence, skills and independence following a change in circumstances. The service brings together professionals from a range of disciplines, working as one team to support people to achieve what matters most to them. We focus on enabling people to do as much as possible for themselves, promoting strengths, resilience and community connections. As a Social Care Practitioner, you will be a key part of this integrated approach. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists, Reablement Assessors, Community Reablement Providers and wider Adult Social Care teams to ensure seamless transitions from reablement into longer-term support where required. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to influence and shape the future of this new service, helping us develop innovative approaches that deliver the best outcomes for the people we support.
About the Role
The role will be based at Shire Hall, Gloucester, with travel across Gloucestershire as part of our countywide service delivery model. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received.
Responsibilities, Requirements & Benefits
- Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments with adults who may require longer-term care and support.
- Work alongside individuals, carers and families to identify outcomes, maximise independence and develop effective support plans.
- Support people to access community resources, informal networks and local services that promote wellbeing and independence.
- Work collaboratively within an integrated multidisciplinary team, ensuring a coordinated approach to support planning.
- Apply the principles of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislation within day-to-day practice.
- Support individuals through periods of change, helping them make informed decisions about their future care and support needs.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of this new service through innovation, reflection and continuous improvement.
At Gloucestershire County Council, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive. We offer a welcoming and inclusive
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