Community Reablement Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd in Bournemouth is seeking a caring Community Reablement Assistant to support individuals in their own homes. You will help clients regain independence through practical tasks and goal‑led activities, with shifts across early and late patterns.

This full‑time role offers training, ongoing development and a rewarding chance to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. You will work with families and professionals, monitor progress, and document care accordingly while upholding

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) – Essential
• Experience in social care
• Experience administering medication using MAR charts
• Ideally experience in community care or reablement
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• Business use motor insurance is essential
• Caring, reliable and professional
• Good communication and ability to work independently
• Passion for supporting independence

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality reablement support to individuals in their own homes
• Supporting clients with everyday tasks to regain confidence and independence
• Following individual goal plans and helping achieve outcomes
• Assisting with personal care, daily routines and practical tasks
• Administering medication safely using MAR charts
• Monitoring and reporting changes in health or progress
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Supporting access to community resources and independence
• Working with families, carers and other professionals
• Promoting dignity, choice, wellbeing and person-centred care

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Independence in work

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Tools

MAR charts

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a caring and dedicated Community Reablement Assistant to join a specialist community reablement service supporting individuals in their own homes across Bournemouth.

This rewarding role focuses on improving lives and building independence by providing short-term, person-centred support to individuals who need assistance following illness, injury, hospital discharge or a change in circumstances. The aim is to help clients regain confidence, maintain their daily living skills and remain as independent as possible within their own homes and community.

As a Community Reablement Assistant, you will provide practical and emotional support to individuals, helping them achieve their personal goals and agreed outcomes. You will encourage independence, support daily routines and work alongside other professionals to ensure each person receives the right level of care and support.

What's on offer:

• Hourly rates from £13.74 per hour (weekdays)
• Weekend rates up to £16.83 per hour
• Full-time position – 40 hours per week
• Early and late shifts: 7:00am–2:30pm or 3:00pm–10:30pm
• Rota covering weekdays and weekends
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Rewarding community-based role helping people maintain independence
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives

Responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality reablement support to individuals in their own homes
• Supporting clients with everyday tasks to help them regain confidence and independence
• Following individual goal plans and supporting clients to achieve agreed outcomes
• Assisting with personal care, daily routines and practical tasks where required
• Administering medication safely using MAR charts
• Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' health, wellbeing or progress
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Supporting individuals to access community resources and maintain independence
• Working alongside families, carers and other professionals involved in client support
• Promoting dignity, choice, wellbeing and person-centred care at all times

What we're looking for:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) – Essential
• Previous experience working within social care
• Experience administering medication using MAR charts
• Ideally previous experience working within a community care or reablement setting
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• Business use motor insurance is essential
• Caring, reliable and professional approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Passion for supporting individuals to live as independently as possible

Please note:

This is a community-based role requiring regular travel to support clients in their own homes. The successful candidate must be flexible to work a rota of early and late shifts across weekdays and weekends.