ABOUT THE ROLE
The SkILs Reablement service is a short-term service responsible for supporting people in their homes, to rebuild their confidence and independence and making sure they can live safely. The team helps people to regain the ability where possible, to do everyday activities or with using equipment to help maintain their independence.
The team provides high-quality services for adults in Leeds through a plan of activities that is agreed with customers, which will promote their rights to independence, privacy, wellbeing, and choice. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and developing service.
We offer a comprehensive Induction Programme, regular one-to-one meetings, a strong commitment to your personal development and a strong and supportive team with effective leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The SkILs Reablement service is a short-term service responsible for supporting people in their homes, to rebuild their confidence and independence and making sure they can live safely. The team helps people to regain the ability where possible, to do everyday activities or with using equipment to help maintain their independence.
The team provides high-quality services for adults in Leeds through a plan of activities that is agreed with customers, which will promote their rights to independence, privacy, wellbeing, and choice. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and developing service.
We offer a comprehensive Induction Programme, regular one-to-one meetings, a strong commitment to your personal development and a strong and supportive team with effective leadership.
THIS ROLE IS BASED IN THE UK. HOME OFFICE GUIDANCE STATES THAT CANDIDATES MUST EVIDENCE THEIR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK PRIOR TO COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT, EITHER AS A UK OR IRISH CITIZEN, UNDER THE EU SETTLEMENT SCHEME OR HAVING SECURED ANY OTHER RELEVANT WORK VISA.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you’ll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide day to day management of the reablement service within a defined geographical area to maximise independence choice and control for adults with eligible needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide direct line management support, supervision and appraisal to Reablement Business Support Officers, Quality Assurance Officers and Business support and Case Officers.
- To ensure the service provide choice, control and promotes independence to service users.
- To provide management support, guidance, advice and information to all staff.
- To produce statistical and management information from databases and systems and present information.
- To ensure that the requirements of the Care Quality Commission regulations are met.
- To be responsible for the efficient allocation and matching of appropriate resources to meet customer needs.
- To ensure that budgetary control measures are in place and that the Councils financial regulations are adhered to.
- To raise and authorise orders using FMS.
- To ensure paper based and electronic records are maintained and stored in line with the Council file destruction policies.
- To be conversant with all I.T systems used within the service including monitoring information, statutory returns maintaining and preparing reports in accordance with departmental and service requirements.
- To assist with the audit and evaluation of the service and to ensure that the service meets quality requirements.
- To develop, maintain and contribute to services procedures and guidance.
- To ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities for safeguarding adults and policy and procedures are implemented.
- To implement Risk Management in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and agreed polices.
- To ensure the service works in co-ordination with other community services and resources internal and external to the Council.
- To work flexibly and as part of a team across the city.
- To be involved with the recruitment, selection, appointment and induction of new staff, including the verification, authorisation and completion of all relevant employment documentation.
- To undertake line management enquiries/investigations with regard to informal and formal complaints directly relating to employees.
- To undertake designated roles within the Local Authority Personnel Procedures e.g. Disciplinary Procedure, Grievance/Harassment Procedure, Managing Attendance Policy and Performance Capability Procedure etc.
- To participate in and to provide training and development programmes to ensure up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development.
- To actively respect and take account of all cultural, religious, personal and social needs.
- To actively promote and support Leeds City Council’s and Departmental Policies on Equal Opportunities and to work in an anti-oppressive manner.
- To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council policies, procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities for Health and Safety, Safeguarding Adults and Equality and Diversity.
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade.
Qualifications It is mandatory that managers obtain Health and Social Care Diploma Level 5 within 3 years of employment.
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
- Ability to supervise staff
- Ability to work on own initiative, make decisions and prioritise work
- Ability to pass information, effectively, accurately and concisely between customers, carers, colleagues and other agencies.
- Ability to organise, manage and provide administrative skills (including planning, evaluation, Co-ordination and leadership)
- Ability to lead on training and staff development
- Ability to maintain accurate records for staff and customers on appropriate IT systems including CIS rostering systems.
- Ability to develop integrated working with other services and agencies.
- Ability to demonstrate personal skills in relation to personnel, finance and resources
- Ability to promote and support the use of technology with staff
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to prepare and produce reports
- Ability to undertake appropriate line management enquiries and investigations
- Ability to manage constant and conflicting demands
- Ability to produce statistical and management information from a variety of systems
- Ability to respond to calls from staff and customers and to reschedule work at short notice to ensure customers are safe.
- Ability to travel across all geographical areas of Leeds
- To have a clear understanding of the function of the SkILS service.
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of confidentiality and of the duty to respect each customer privacy linked to Data Protection Act 1998 and Caldicott.
- Knowledge of council Policies and Procedures
- Awareness of the needs, problems, potential of service users
- Knowledge of current trends, polices, legislation and regulatory bodies in relation to vulnerable people within a social care setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Council Equal Opportunity Policy and its implications of services for adults.
- Knowledge of the importance of safeguarding.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of informal carers.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of other services and agencies.
- Knowledge and understanding Government Legislation and the factors that effect change.
- Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission Fundamentals that apply to the delivery of the service.
- Knowledge and understanding of risk management and health and safety legislation and ability to take appropriate action as necessary
- Experience of working with other colleagues and professionals in a team approach.
- Experience of managing and supervising staff.
- Experience of preparing and producing reports
- Dealing with an emergency or unplanned situation
- Experience of recruitment of staff
- Experience of supporting staff with special regard to their health and wellbeing, training, motivation
- Experience of carrying out visits with regard to identifying hazards and risks and putting measures in place.
- Producing written records and reports to a high standard for a variety of purposes with language suited to function.
- Experience of using supervision effectively
- Experience of working within and implementing a person-centred approach
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