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 leftJob 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
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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