Community Reablement Assistant

Hampshire County Council; Emsworth; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Emsworth is seeking a Community Reablement Assistant to support individuals transitioning from hospital to home. The role involves helping service users with daily routines, promoting their independence, and providing emotional support. Full training is provided, making it suitable for those without prior experience. This position requires flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, across South Hampshire.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Must have compassion, empathy, and patience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Travel to service users’ homes to support daily routines.
• Deliver person-centred care tailored to individual needs.
• Promote independence and encourage self-sufficiency.
• Provide reassurance and support through recovery.
• Build relationships with service users and families.

Skills

Motivation and commitment to helping others

Compassion

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

Help People Thrive at Home!

When someone leaves hospital, everyday tasks can feel overwhelming. As a Community Reablement Assistant, you’ll help people regain their confidence and independence in their own homes - supporting them to live life as fully and independently as possible.

Our Rapid Response service is available from 07:00 to 22:00, every day of the year, enabling us to deliver flexible, timely support whenever it’s needed most. You’ll work on a fixed 3-week rolling rota, so your shifts will include evenings, weekends, and public holidays - for which you’ll receive enhanced pay in line with HCC’s salary policy. You’ll cover the South Hampshire area which includes places such as Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Petersfield, Horndean, Emsworth, Hayling Island and Portchester.

What you’ll do

• Travel to service users’ homes to:
• Support Daily Routines - Help with washing, dressing, nutrition and continence care.
• Deliver Person-Centred Care - Tailor your support to individual needs.
• Promote Independence - Encourage and enable people to do things for themselves again.
• Provide Reassurance - Motivate and support people through recovery.
• Build Relationships - Work closely with service users, families and your team.

What we’re looking for

• No experience? No problem. We’ll provide full training. What matters most is your:
• Motivation and commitment to helping others
• Compassion, empathy and patience
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work shifts on a rota

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