Rehabilitation Assistant (Level 2)

Post: Senior Rehabilitation Assistant (Level 2)
Location: Residential Services
Department: Support Team
Responsible to: Service Manager (through line management process)
Hours: Part Time to Full Time, hours to be confirmed

JOB PURPOSE

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

• Working with High View's Trans-Disciplinary Team (TDT) to maximise Clients (service users) rehabilitation and wider wellbeing
• Supporting individual Clients with personal and physical care to enable each, based on an assessment of their condition, abilities needs and aspirations in order to promote independence and realise potential
• The active delivery of a planned programme of "1to1" support aimed at securing improvements in activities of daily living and maintaining quality of life as determined by Integrated Care Plans (ICP), focussing on domains including information processing and motor skills, memory, executive functioning, mood and behaviour.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be responsible and accountable for carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post with due regard to the Company's Policies and Procedures.
2. Champion activity in implementing ICP's (overseen by the TDT) ensuring this is meaningful and focussed; undertaking key working as required
3. Support Clients with all aspects of their rehabilitation to achieve agreed outcomes as part of the integrated approach to wellbeing
4. To promote and adhere to the workplace values of dignity and respect, learning and reflection, commitment to quality care and support.
5. Assist Clients to achieve their rehabilitation and personal goals by aiding Personal Care*1 through advice, coaching, assistance, encouragement and motivation
6. To assist show commitment to the mental and physical well-being of people who use care and support service.
7. Contribute to monitoring, reviewing and modifying ICP through maintaining accurate records and reporting (including Key Worker Reports) of Client progress against their care plan, goals and outcomes and communicate any areas of concern or significant changes in the health, social or environmental circumstances of Clients to the Line Manager & TDT.
8. Be proactively involved in everyday practice with colleagues, Clients, carers, other professionals and agencies to coordinate plans, assess risks and develop appropriate strategies
9. Ensure that medication and other health and safety protocols are followed and medication is administered according to Clients' individual care plan
10. Support Clients in preparation of nutritious meals as part of their ICP support
11. Support Clients who are temporarily sick or at the end of life
12. Contribute to data collection for the overall purpose of monitoring, reviewing and improving the standard of service delivered by High View
13. Receive regular supervision and appraisal from High View management
14. Where required by Management provide supervision, guidance and delegation of tasks to junior staff including monitoring performance and ensuring that subordinates are clear of their roles and responsibilities
15. Complete training as decided by management and ensure that continued professional development requirements are met and required modifications in practice are actioned
16. Promoting and presenting a professional face of High View services to other professionals and agencies
17. Undertaking any other duties as directed from time to time to meet the needs of the service. SPECIAL CONDITIONS (if applicable)

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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