Job Title:  Occupational Therapist Care Manager – Reablement Coordinator
Location:  City of Westminster Council
Area:  Central London Social Services
Salary:  £32-34ph depending on experience
Job Type:  Locum
Contract length:  Ongoing         
Job details:  Community Independence Service (CIS) Reablement Care Manager – Community Independence Service (CIS) Reablement Coordinator. Agile working.
Locum required to support adults with complex health and social care needs to live independently in their own homes. To join a dynamic Community Independence Service (CIS) as a Reablement Coordinator and make a meaningful impact on the lives of service users. The CIS is an integrated health and social care service designed to provide urgent support to individuals with disabilities or those recovering from injury, helping them build the confidence and skills needed to stay safe and independent at home. As a Reablement Coordinator, you will play a vital role in assessing, coordinating, and monitoring our customers' reablement programs, ensuring they achieve their goals and minimize the need for long-term support. Key Responsibilities: Conduct functional assessments and develop tailored reablement programs for service users referred to CIS. Set and review goals, coordinating support to ensure customers can safely manage daily activities with maximum independence. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including community nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and external partners, to deliver holistic care. Monitor and review progress weekly, adjusting care plans as needed and ensuring the effectiveness and safety of any equipment provided. Liaise with service users, their families, and external agencies to optimize the support provided and promote the ethos of CIS. Complete discharge assessments to identify ongoing needs and eligibility for continued support in line with the Care Act 2014. Maintain accurate and concise records, reports, and referrals to ensure the best possible outcomes for service users.
Skills/experience: Knowledge and understanding of care coordination and the Trusted Assessor role within a social care/health setting. Basic understanding of conditions leading to disability and the services available to support those affected. Familiarity with anti-discriminatory practices and the needs of diverse communities. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy in the community. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work cooperatively within a team and independently in the community. Commitment to professional development, the ethos of promoting independence, and supporting people to remain in their homes. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and produce clear and concise reports. Ideally, the post holder will be a competent Trusted Assessor and Care Act trained. Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent problem-solving abilities. Proficient in recording and IT skills. Experience in completing Care Act Section 9 needs assessments. Flexible working but will need to be able to travel to the borough a few times a week for visits and to come into the office. Working hours: Full time. 36 hours per week.
Code:  P/PM. RQ1352713. 010009.BE12939