Job Introduction
Home 1st Reablement provides short term support to adults who have been discharged from hospital or are recovering from a period of ill health. The team are based at Bletchley Community Hospital and sit alongside health colleagues such as Nurses and Physiotherapists. We work with people for up to 6 weeks to encourage them to regain skills in areas such as washing and dressing, mobility and preparing meals.
If you have a passion for helping others and enjoy a fast paced and supportive environment then this may be the role for you.
Main Responsibility
- To provide day to day leadership of a team of reablement workers who support adults in their own homes.
- To support in undertaking assessments and reviews to ensure the service meets the needs of individuals.
- To monitor the quality of support given to ensure it consistently meets Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
- To lead on the management of staff absence and performance as necessary.
- To respond to and investigate service user concerns and ensure issues are escalated to the Registered Manager.
- To ensure all contacts are accurately recorded on departmental IT systems.
The Ideal Candidate
- Will have a minimum of 3 years experience in supporting vulnerable adults.
- Have a sound knowledge of CQC requirements and legislation such as the Care Act.
- Be able to remain calm and make balanced decisions in complex situations.
- Will preferably have experience of managing a team and supporting staff.
- Will have good IT skills and an attention to detail.
- Will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
- Be able to work a variety of shift patterns from 06.30 – 22.30 hours over a 7 day rota.
- Will have a positive attitude and thrive in an area that is always adapting to changing needs.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
