Community Reablement Assistant Level 2 HCC625189

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Community Reablement Assistant (Level 2) to support adults over 18 in Hampshire to maximise independence and stay at home. The role covers a Central Hampshire area including Winchester, with hybrid working arrangements and potential travel to nearby communities.

You will conduct home visits, perform reablement interventions, assess risks, set goals and monitor progress while coaching colleagues and coordinating with health and social care teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a social or health care setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within Central Hampshire area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial home visits and independently perform reablement interventions to restore independence.
• Perform risk assessments, set goals, update reablement plans for Level 1 Assistants and monitor service user progress.
• Coach and mentor Community Reablement Assistants and assist teams with activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Tools

MO365

Job description

Community Reablement Assistant Level 2 HCC625189

Join our Reablement Team as a Community Reablement Assistant (Level 2) and support adults over 18 in Hampshire needing extra care. Our goal is to maximise their independence and delay or avoid ongoing care, helping them stay at home. Our team, including Community Reablement Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Sensory Officers, collaborate with Health colleagues to support those with short or long-term conditions and those transitioning from hospital.

What you’ll do:

• Provide Person-Centred Care: Conduct initial home visits and independently perform reablement interventions to restore independence including intimate personal care, continence care, and moving and handling.
• Deliver Outcomes: Perform risk assessments, set goals, update reablement plans for Level 1 Assistants and monitor service user progress.
• Support Operational Delivery: Coach and mentor Community Reablement Assistants and assist Team Leaders, Occupational Therapists and Sensory Officers with activities.

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge: Understanding of the needs of service users, particularly in relation to reablement programmes.
• Experience: Previously worked within a social or health care setting.
• Values: Role models our core values and demonstrates patience, compassion, empathy and excellence in all interactions. You’ll treat all service users with dignity and respect.
• Relationship Management: Builds successful working relationships through strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a willingness to seek advice from appropriate professionals.
• IT skills: MO365 experience (including Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Make a Difference: Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.
• Career Growth: Access to a wealth of rewarding career choices.
• Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities.
• Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Working Patterns

Our Service runs 07:00-21:00, 7 days a week, all year-round, therefore you’ll be required to work evenings and/or public holidays and/or weekends as part of your Normal Working Hours, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy. Details of the working patterns available will be discussed in more detail during the selection process.

You’ll cover the Central Hampshire area which includes places such as Winchester, Bishops Waltham, Andover, Hedge End, Locks Heath and West End. There will also be occasions where you may be required to travel outside of the Central Hampshire area. Full information on the areas we cover will be provided at interview stage. You’ll be able to claim your business travel mileage to and from your office address in line with our expenses policy.

Company & Remuneration

Company: Hampshire County Council

Salary: £28,697 to £31,573 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Winchester, SO23 8UJ

Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 28 Oct 2026

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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