Reablement assistant
As a Reablement Assistant you could be supporting people working in a care home, in the local community or in someone’s home. You will work with them to increase their mobility, independence, and wellbeing working with older people, people with learning or physical disabilities or people with mental health problems. You may also support adults who have substance abuse problems, have offended, are living with HIV or AIDS, or are involved with the criminal justice system.
What is unique about this role?
Through your work, you will support people to live more independently and have a better quality of life, often following an illness or accident. You will carry out assessments to identify what care and the support a person needs, and work with other professionals such as social workers and occupational therapists to make sure right support is put in place for them. You will also provide advice about how to use specialist equipment, how to exercise, teach people daily life skills such as making a cup of tea, or organise social activities for them that will improve their mobility and independence.
Career Pathway
There are a range of opportunities for development. While you are in post you could do a vocational qualification such as a Diploma in Health and Social Care or continuing professional development qualification such as an award or certificate in activity provision. You can progress to a Reablement Officer and then on to a management role.