Reablement Support Worker 8195

Adult Learning; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking a Reablement Support Worker to assist individuals in regaining their confidence and abilities after health changes. This role involves working in the community, providing care and support to help clients achieve their goals. With a flexible working pattern and comprehensive training provided, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in people's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid travel time between visits

Paid business mileage

Free DBS check

Free uniform

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support community members to regain abilities after illness.
• Work a range of shifts including mornings and evenings.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Commitment

Job description

Job Description

Reablement Support Worker 8195 | Permanent contract | £19,188 to £20,451 per annum (Scale E) | 27.75 hours per week | Mill Close, Aylsham

Working pattern over two weeks including weekends and bank holidays

Could you give people their confidence back and support our community? If so, we’d love to hear from you — even if you haven’t considered working in Social Care before.

Here at Norfolk First Response, we work with a reablement ethos, working alongside people in their homes to make a positive difference. We aim to help them regain their previous abilities within 6 weeks following a period of ill health or change in circumstances. Our Support Workers (Reablement) are a key part of that.

Find out more about a day in the life of a Support Worker (Reablement) here.

The vacant post is 27.75 hours per week, working in Fakenham and surrounding areas. You will work a range of mornings (either 7.30am to 2pm or 8am to 2.30pm) and evenings (either 4.30 to 9pm or 5 to 10pm) with the hours averaged out over a two-week rota, enabling you to plan in advance to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

You need to be caring, empathetic, and committed to making a difference in people’s lives. You should have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle to easily commute to people's homes in North Norfolk. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• A range of employee benefits (including discounts on daily purchases)
• Time and a third for weekend hours worked
• Paid travel time between visits
• Paid business mileage
• Paid training time
• Support gaining your Care Certificate
• A work laptop and mobile phone
• A free DBS check
• Free uniform
• An office base in your area for meetings with colleagues or line managers

We review applications regularly, so you need not wait until the closing date to apply. Please specify which vacancy or vacancies you are applying for.

Please note this vacancy is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Additional Benefits of Working for Norfolk County Council

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working options (flexi-time, part-time, remote, hybrid)
• Employee discounts through 'Norfolk Rewards'
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (if applicable)
• Travel expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• Tax-efficient pension and bike schemes
• Tax-efficient car lease scheme for greener travel
• Referral payments for hard-to-fill roles

Before applying, please review the full Job Description and Person Specification for detailed criteria. You can also find our Terms and Conditions.

If you are already a Norfolk County Council employee, you can view and apply for vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Note: Priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk due to restructuring or in redeployment.

Redeployment closing date: 20 May 2025 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 27 May 2025 at 23:59