Wellbeing & Independence Practitioner

6-month temporary contract Enablement Pilot

Full Time - 37 Hours per week

We are looking for a Wellbeing and Independence Practitioner to join a new six-month pilot within the EPiC Lives adult’s transformation programme, working within our Short Term and Assessment and Reablement Service (STARS). The roles will support young people and working-age adults to prepare for adulthood, to build confidence and increase their independence.

STARS is a short-term intensive reablement programme that supports people to live at home following a hospital stay or a change in their care and support needs. The service helps people regain independence, rebuild confidence and relearn skills that may have been affected by illness, disability, changes in circumstances or loss of confidence. The work is fast paced, practical and highly rewarding.

The EPiC Lives programme is developing a new approach to enablement and reablement for working-age adults aged 17 to 64. The pilot will test two linked offers: an Enablement Programme focused on independence, life skills and confidence, and an expanded STARS offer with additional support workers and enhanced Occupational Therapy input. The pilots will support people with a range of needs.

The aim is to make prevention and enablement the default starting point, supporting people to achieve more independent outcomes before long-term care is considered. The pilot will strengthen links with Technology Enabled Care, supported accommodation and Trainer Flats, giving people opportunities to practise everyday skills in the right environment with the right support around them.

Key responsibilities

Complete strengths-based assessments focused on independence, daily living skills, risk, wellbeing and meaningful outcomes.

Co-produce personalised support plans with clear, achievable goals and measurable outcomes. Review progress regularly and adapt plans to reflect changing needs, strengths and circumstances.

Support people to build confidence and skills in areas such as personal care, domestic tasks, community access, routines, travel, education, employment and social inclusion.

Promote creative use of equipment, adaptations, Technology Enabled Care and community resources to maximise independence.

Contribute to pilot monitoring, evaluation and evidence of impact, including outcomes achieved, learning from practice and opportunities for service improvement.

Work collaboratively with social care, health, housing, community mental health, voluntary sector partners and other services to support smooth pathways and timely intervention.

About you

We are looking for a motivated Wellbeing and Independence Practitioners who are passionate about strengths-based practice, prevention and helping people achieve outcomes that matter to them. You may already have experience in reablement, community services, adult social care, transitions or working with people with complex needs, or you may be looking to develop your skills in a supportive and innovative environment.

You will bring good assessment, communication and partnership-working skills, with the ability to balance positive risk-taking, independence and safeguarding.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate an ability to travel around the Borough of Rochdale. Please reference your ability to do so in your application form.

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification attached below. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background checks.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.