This fixed-term, six-month Assistant Practitioner post sits in the Adult Community Therapy team at Lincolnshire Community Health Service, covering the South East locality. The work centres on holistic assessment and rehabilitation planning for people in their own homes or care homes, alongside registered therapists, to keep people as independent as possible. Holding a caseload and travelling across the county, mainly around Lincoln and Gainsborough, makes this a community-based role within a multidisciplinary team. A foundation degree or equivalent is required, though therapy experience is not essential.
What the job involves
- Independently assess, treat, review and discharge individuals using the Home First approach, working towards their goals
- Complete holistic assessments in people's homes or care homes to identify therapy needs and co-ordinate their care
- Develop rehabilitation plans that take account of cognitive, psychological, social, sensory, perceptual, motor and medical needs
- Support individuals to stay independent in the community, taking account of carers' and relatives' views
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to assess and address people's holistic needs
- Review and monitor plans with individuals and their support networks, adjusting them as necessary
- Provide information on community services and support people to access them
- Protect individuals and their support network from harm and abuse, liaising with other professionals and the safeguarding team
- Maintain a caseload within own competencies, receiving supervision from a registered practitioner for more complex cases
- Support acute and community hospitals with discharge planning for people moving into Adult Community Therapy
- Support co-ordination of project development to improve patient flow, liaising with health and social care services
What’s required
Qualifications
- Foundation degree or equivalent
- 5 GCSEs or above, or equivalent
Experience
- Previous experience in a health or social care setting
Skills & knowledge
- Evidence of assessment and clinical skills
Other
- Ability to travel around the county
Nice to have
- Therapy experience
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working without direct supervision
What’s offered
- Regular clinical supervision
- Appraisals
- In-service training
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
