Rehabilitation Assistant (Level 1)

Post: Rehabilitation Assistant (Level 1)
Location: Residential Services
Department: Support Team
Responsible to: Service Manager (through line management process)
Hours: Full or Part Time - hours to be confirmed

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the role is to engage with the Client base - predominantly adult Clients (aged 18 to 65) with acquired or traumatic brain injury and a range of other complex needs (e.g. history of substance misuse) by:

• To provide a professional residential service to Clients with Alcohol /Substance Misuse/ Mental Health Problems and Acquired Brain Injury
• To work within the Organisation’s vision and values of “Authentic warmth and care” while engaging with Clients positively and therapeutically 24/7
• To promote independence and provide support and guidance in all areas of individual Clients’ personal care and relevant domestic tasks within the home.
• Providing assistance with personal* and physical care to enable each individual Client, based on an assessment of their condition, abilities needs and aspirations in order to promote independence and realise potential

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible and accountable for carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post with due regard to the Company’s Policies and Procedures
2. To promote and adhere to the workplace values of Integrity, Choice, Hope and Change
3. Able to prepare nutritious meals for Clients, taking into account individual dietary needs
4. Compliant with medication protocols and administer medication as stated in individual care plans
5. To show commitment to the mental and physical wellbeing of our clients. Helping Clients to participate in community-based activities to further leisure and social interests with emphasises on community integration
6. Recognising and supporting emotional, racial, cultural and religious needs and preferences of Clients, and reflecting these in the services offered
7. Communicating responsively and encouraging Clients using the Client’s preferred method of communication to make informed choices, by ensuring adequate information and support is available to them
8. Contributing to a person-centred planning (PCP) process as required and ensure records and Client care files are maintained and updated at regular intervals in accordance with the policies and procedure guidelines
9. Undertaking responsibilities and duties if required as a keyworker, including supporting residents to work towards goals set in there their care plan and reviewing changes in their care
10. Working as part of a team, attending supervisions, appraisals, staff meetings and engaging in relevant training sessions and applying modifications in practice as required
11. Undertaking tasks allocated or as directed on shift ensuring you are clear of your roles and responsibilities and meet the needs of the service.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS (if applicable)

In line with Government regulations, only candidates who are fully vaccinated prior to their start date or medically exempt from vaccinations can work within our care homes. This is a legal requirement set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

GENERAL

This job description is a representative document. Other reasonable similar support duties may be allocated from time to time commensurate with the general character of the post and its grading. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

All staff are responsible for the implementation of the Health and Safety Policy so far as it affects them, their colleagues and others who may be affected by their work. The post holder is also expected to monitor the effectiveness of the health and safety arrangements and systems to promote appropriate improvements where necessary.

As an equal opportunities' employer, High View Care is committed to achieving a diverse workforce which represents the communities we serve. We value and respect diversity. We therefore welcome and encourage applicants from all background. The post holder will be expected to comply, observe and promote the Equal Opportunities of the Company.

All staff have a duty and responsibility to immediately refer information about any High View employee who they consider pose a risk of harm to vulnerable adults.

The post you are applying for is 'exempt' from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so you are required to declare: All unspent conditional cautions or convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 All spent adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not 'protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) The amendments to the Exceptions Order provide that certain 'spent' convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.

A full, enhanced DBS disclosure will be necessary for this post.

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