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Rehabilitation Officer

Duration: Initially 6 months
Hours: 37 hours a week
Rate: £18.38 umbrella an hour (£14.41 PAYE an hour)

Gloucestershire County Council are looking for a Rehabilitation Officer to join their Multi-disciplinary team based in Gloucester. This role will be on a shift basis which include every other weekend and sleep in duties as required.

As a Rehabilitation Officer you will:

Support people with social and physical activities providing emotional support and encouragement
Assist or prompt individuals with personal care, which may include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing and eating
Administer, prompt, or assist individuals with their medication requirements
Maintain a clean environment by completing tasks such as changing linens and performing basic household cleaning
Provide mobility assistance, for example, assisting individuals in and out of bed, a chair or a wheelchairRequirements

Experience of supporting or working with vulnerable people in a care setting, providing support with personal care and medication administration
Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of using initiative to problem solve
An understanding of the role and purpose or promoting health and well-being, including the influence of life factors, lifestyle choices and life events on growth, health and well-being
Educated to GCSE Level 9-4 (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or working towards level 3