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Job description

Reablement is a person-centred approach to promote and maximize independence to allow people to remain in their own home as long as possible. It is designed to enable people to gain or regain their confidence, ability, and necessary skills to live independently, especially after having experienced a health or social care crisis, such as illness, deterioration in health or injury.

Responsibilities

• To manage a caseload of clients with complex and multiple diagnosis and be responsible for organising own workload in line with agreed departmental priorities, policies and procedures.
• The aim of Reablement is to help people perform their necessary daily living skills such as personal care, walking, and preparing meals, so that they can remain independent within their own home.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Desirable Skills

• Have evidence of postgraduate training in Rehabilitation of older people.