Job description
Job title: Reablement Support Worker
Department: Communities
Service: Home Care
Section: Reablement and Support
Grade: D
Post reference number: LCREASWK004
1 Job purpose
To support individual and/or their families in their own homes to manage aspects of
daily life.
Their work will focus on maximising individual’s independence and enabling them to
link back into their communities.
The post holder will carry a personal caseload and duties are listed below.
2 Principal duties and responsibilities
1 Undertake introductory visits to new or re-referred service users, including a sharing of
information about the Home Care Service, undertaking environmental checks and
reporting to the Home Care Manager on any relevant health and safety issues or
significant or potential problems in the working environment.
2 Report to the Home Care Manager, providing written and verbal reports on service issues.
Compile relevant and accurate information to assist the Home Care Manager to maintain
and progress service provision.
3 Develop individual care plans for service users that will enable them to regain
independence and reable them back into their communities.
4 Undertake reviews of service users’ care plans, update information and take a lead in
implementing changes to service users’ service provision.
5 Feedback, monitor and update on the progress and needs of the service users with the
relevant Home Care Manager.
6 To input IT systems to input service user information.
7 Provide direct care to service users in accordance with the job description for Home Care
Workers.
8 Work closely with other agencies in order to achieve optimum independence for individual
service users.
9 Attend case conferences, transfers and other meetings as required.
3 All staff are expected to maintain high standards of customer care in the context of
the City council’s Core Values, to uphold the Equality and Diversity Policy and health
and safety standards and to participate in training activities necessary to their post.
4 This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The
post holder may be required to carry out any other duties as directed by a supervising
officer, the responsibility level of any other duties should not exceed those outlined
above.
5 Numbers and grades of any staff supervised by the post holder:
none
6 Post holder’s immediate supervisor: Home Care Manager
Prepared by/author: Debbie Townley-Moss
Job title:
Date: 20.02.09
Person specification
Job title: Reablement Support Worker
Department: Communities
Service: Home Care
Section: Reablement Support
Grade: D
Post reference number: LCREASWK001
Areas of
responsibility/
requirements
Requirements
Care Provision
Ability to undertake personal care tasks in a
sensitive manner to meet the needs of the service
users.
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Ability to develop and implement individual care
plans that focus on individuals’ preferences and
needs and maximise and maintain their personal
independence.
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Ability to promote rights, autonomy and choices.
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An understanding of internal and external
agencies, care and health providers.
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Ability to observe changes within the service
users’ circumstances and respond accordingly.
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An ability to use information technology (including
a computer) to undertake a range of administration
tasks.
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To follow procedural guidelines and complete
appropriate documentation in required formats.
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An ability to compile detailed written reports and
devise and implement service user’s care plans.
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Communication
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Be able to communicate clearly to service users,
employees and other professionals using a range
of media.
Understand the nature of confidentiality.
Team Work
Measurement
Ability to work within a team structure and
understand the importance of team work in
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relation to achieving desired goals and outcomes.
Recognise strengths and weaknesses within the
team/individual and support colleagues when
required
Health and Safety
Training,
Development and
Qualifications
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Able to take care of your health and safety and
that of other persons affected by the delivery of
care.
Reporting back to the Line Manager issues of
concern regarding care delivery or environmental
factors.
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Ensure accidents/incidents are reported
appropriately in line with procedure.
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Be receptive and demonstrate a commitment to
relevant training.
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Undertake a relevant level NVQ in care.
Mobility
Flexibility
Have access to a mode of transportation to
undertake visits to service user’s homes over a
wide geographical area.
Undertake work on a rota system in the event of
staff holidays / sickness etc., which will include:
 Work at weekends
 Work on bank holidays
 Work outside of normal hours
An understanding of the City Council’s Equality
Scheme, a commitment to its implementation and
application in employment and service delivery
Respect for the diverse needs and lifestyles of
others.
Able to provide a service to a diverse range of
people to promote good relations and equality.
Work related
circumstances
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Must be willing to undertake a CRB check at
the appropriate level.
Willingness to comply with the City Council’s nonsmoking policy
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Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise care
tasks.
Work to promote
mutual respect
and good
relations
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A: Application
T: Test
Prepared by/author: Debbie Townley-Moss
Job title: Reablement Support Worker
I: Interview
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D: Documentary evidence
Date: 20.02.09