Assistant Practitioner

Job summary
Reablement at Home aims to support people with health and social care needs to stay in their own home rather than being admitted to hospital or into long term care. It provides support to people when they are discharged from hospital, helps people to remain independent and helps to identify any on-going needs.

If you are interested in joining us, you are compassionate, motivated and work well with others, then we would welcome your application.

Please note that Care Plus Group is not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job
Assistant Practitioner
Reablement at Home

Hours: Full or part time, permanent - flexible working between the hours of 7am and 8pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
Salary: £27,288 - £29,112, appointed upon a fixed point within the range.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed member of staff to work within a CQC Outstanding established and integrated enablement service with an excellent reputation. Providing short term high quality services to people within their own homes across N E Lincolnshire the service is dependent on having a robust multi-skilled team responsible for ensuring we get the best possible outcomes by working in partnership with service users; carers; families and our health colleagues. The role also includes working with therapy programmes, ensuring that we promote an individuals independence at all times.

The Assistant Practitioner is responsible for providing a varied range of health and social care services to service users out in the community which will include:

• undertaking regular clinical observations of service users and recording accurately
• reporting any unexpected changes in condition to the appropriate professional and/or GP
• administering and accurately recording medication
• carrying out basic level clinical interventions e.g. catheters, pressure area care, continence care
• assisting service users with daily living activities

You will also be responsible for the day to day supervision of the staff team.

About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Essential Experience

• Experience and competence in use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access
• Previous experience of working in a health and/or social care environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working within a rehab and re-ablement environment with adults 18 years +

Essential Other

• Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
• Ability to transport self, others and equipment around North East Lincolnshire to prescribed deadlines
• Able to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Essential Qualifications

• Foundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Care or other appropriate topic OR Level 3 in health or social care with willingness to work towards level 4 on appointment
• Maths and English Level 2 qualification or equivalent level of competence

Desirable Qualifications

• Care Certificate
• Medication Certificate

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
• Ability to work in a health and social care environment
• Team worker and able to use own initiative
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Prepared to undertake appropriate training
• Effective keyboard and computer skills
• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations
• Is able to assist service users with social, personal and physical care needs
• Customer care skills
• Knowledge of person-centred approach and outcome based support planning
• Understanding of professional reflection and the importance of appraisals and supervision
• Making decisions without delegation but know when to consult

Desirable Knowledge & Skills

• Administrative skills
• Supervisory skills
• Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations relating to Health and Social Care
• Knowledge of Intermediate Care and promoting independence ethos
• Knowledge of the Care Act (2014)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Closing date: 29 October 2026
Contact: Claire Jones, Deputy Manager, View phone number on meeveem.com