Job Description

BON ACCORD CARE

JOB PROFILE

1 Job Details

Job Title: Reablement Facilitator

Job Profile No:

Grade: Grade 13

Version Date: September 2017

2 Job Purpose

Throughout Aberdeen city you will lead a high standard of person centred care and support for service users in a range of appropriate settings, including their own homes. You will lead and develop a service to promote good outcomes for service users, families and staff.

3 Reporting Relationships

Manager

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Reablement Facilitator

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

4 Outcomes

The post holder will be expected to:

Assess competence and the embedding of a Reablement ethos and best practice, across the fields of enablement rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation Assessment and provision of minor adaptations which promote independent living Promotion of the role of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Nursing in the specific areas or enablement, rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation Promotion of a culture and ethos of enablement and rehabilitation by constructively challenging existing behaviours, attitudes and practices Prioritising and allocation of referrals in relation to rehabilitation and enablement to ensure the most appropriate use of service resources Assess, plan, monitor and evaluate enablement and rehabilitation service provision on an individual and team basis to ensure positive outcomes for service users Empowering service users (including staff) to adopt a pro-active and preventative approach to independent and functional living Lead the promotion and development of services to maximise meaningful activities and functioning of service users Liaising and working in partnership with a range of agencies and stakeholders Provide and develop services for the specific needs of service users including staff Ensure continued professional development and maintain a professional registration

5 Tasks and Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of tasks as appropriate to the role and responsibilities. These may include all or some of the following but are not restricted to:

Rehabilitation & Enablement Specific

Deliver an experiential enablement programme across a range of BAC settings Supporting the workforce to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours consistent with an enablement and rehabilitation approach Promoting recovery and the overcoming of barriers to participation in daily activities, independent living Educating and promoting best practice in recording, documenting and record keeping of service user notes and support plans Assessment and provision of specialist equipment and minor adaptations to promote independent living.

Vocational Rehabilitation Specific:

Educating and promoting a preventative and self-management approach to staff in order to maintain health and well-being Assessing the functional, psychological and emotional needs of staff and how this impacts on their work Promoting recovery and overcoming of barriers to participation in work through assessment and intervention

Service Provision

Undertake clinical facilitation sessions with a range of appropriate staff to ensure best practices are followed in the areas of rehabilitation and enablement Assessment of service user needs Effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of plans to ensure service user needs are met Reviewing referrals and prioritising referrals and admissions effectively where appropriate Provide leadership and day to day management, advice, support and guidance to team members in order to meet the needs of the service

Health and Safety

Responsibility for monitoring and ensuring health and safety of staff, service users, buildings/community Responsibility for the processing and notification of Accident and Incident Reporting
Forms where applicable

Participation in ASP procedures and follow up on ASP Reporting Forms where applicable Ensure that all health and safety regulations are adhered to, including carrying out risk assessments and regular auditing so that a safe and secure environment is provided and maintained
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Staffing

Providing guidance and support to staff from a range of services Monitoring the quality and impact of interventions

Quality Assurance and Service Improvement

Take a lead in quality assurance processes including service user engagement and outcomes Development and improvement of the service Take a lead in implementing audit action plans Ensure compliance with requirements of regulatory bodies Respond proactively and timeously to concerns or complaints Monitor quality and consistency of service user risk assessments, plans and outcomes Ensure that services are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures and national care standards and professional codes of practice

Other Responsibilities

Key Handler training Ensure BAC Policies and Procedures are promoted and adhered to Report statistical information on service delivery as required Report writing Organising, and effectively contributing to regular meetings Ordering of a range of equipment and supplies, Making referrals where appropriate to 3rd party providers Manage resources effectively

6 Knowledge

The post holder needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience of:

The Health and Social Care Sector and the principles of providing appropriate support The principles of adult and group learning styles Enablement and rehabilitation principles across a range of settings Current relevant legislation and best practice Assessments, reviews and support planning to ensure person centred outcomes Organisational and Planning Skills Office procedures including administration and using computer packages The needs of service users who require care and support; specifically recognising their need for dignity, respect and promotion of independent living The range of services and resources available in order to improve outcomes for service users

7 Grade specific skills and competencies

The post holder is expected to demonstrate:

The ability to promote dignity, respect, choice, independent living and work in an anti- discriminatory way Clinical facilitation skills The ability to assess, plan and review and maintain and develop clear and accurate records including risk assessments and support plans
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The ability to communicate effectively and work in partnership with service users, staff, carers, families and internal/external professionals to achieve improved outcomes for service users An ability to provide supervision, guidance and support to team members and other colleagues within BAC The ability to work autonomously and be accountable, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager The ability to work accurately with detailed information The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines A flexible and creative approach in order to manage resources effectively The ability to effectively use a range of IT packages including the use of Microsoft Office The ability to challenge and improve practice The ability to promote the safe moving and handling of both people and objects
_ 8 Organisational Behaviours _

The post holder is expected to display the following behaviours:

Quality

o Ensure that the services offered are the best they can be.

Integrity

o Respect the dignity and diversity of all of our customers and staff and always uphold people's rights.

Service

o Communicate with and listen to our customers in order to deliver the highest standard of service.

Pride

o Demonstrate pride when working for Bon Accord Care

Value

o Ensure services delivered give value for money and work efficiently.

Innovation

o Be open to new ideas and at the forefront of innovation in delivering support, enablement, rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation services.

9 Requirements of the Job

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Physiotherapy Be HCPC registered PDA in supervision or willingness to work towards as role required Registration with relevant professional body PVG registration

The post holder may be expected to:

Work flexibly to meet the demands of service users and the service Work at alternative locations as required Adhere to relevant codes of practice, Bon Accord Care Policy and Procedures and relevant
Legislation

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Lone work Travel to work locations across the city

10 Development

The post holder must have undertaken or be committed to undertaking the following mandatory training within a specified period:

BAC Induction incorporating appropriate adult protection, people and object handling, customer care, food hygiene, infection control, Safe and legal training to Level 1 and Level 2 Role Specific SCIPr Effective recording and reporting Effective communication Training and other development needs as appropriate

11 Work Portfolio

Enablement Occupational Therapists

SCQF (level 6) Planning and Delivering Sessions to Groups HEOT33
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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 39,289.00-44,387.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme
Physical Setting:

Care home Homecare Residential home
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person