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Assistant Practitioner

Care Plus Group

Grimsby, DN31 1SQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£27,288 to £29,112

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

29 October 2026

10 days left

Job description

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 l...

Reablement at Home

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.

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.

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 and assisting service users

with daily living activities.You will also be responsible for the day

to day supervision of the staff team.

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification - please refer to this for more information.

We appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny.

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.

Experience

Essential

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

Other

Essential

  • 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.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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: - Care Certificate; - Medication Certificate

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • 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

  • 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).

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

CPG
Care Plus Group

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