Independence and Reablement Practitioner

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Progression via training

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Travel Pass

Car salary sacrifice

Family-friendly leave

Discounted gym memberships

Employee volunteering

Medicash

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is recruiting an Independence and Reablement Practitioner to help adults regain independence and confidence. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop person-centred goal plans and deliver focused reablement support, with progression opportunities as you complete training.

The role offers 25 hours per week, pro rata salary and a structured training programme, with potential to advance to Grade 5 after successful progression.

Responsibilities

• Independence and Reablement Practitioners support people to achieve independence and regain skills.
• Work with adults 18+ to develop person-centred goal plans and provide holistic support.
• Undertake reviews to assess outcomes and determine further care needs.

Job description

A bit about us

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Make a real difference. Build a rewarding career. Grow with us. At Liverpool City Council, we are proud to be an organisation that truly values its people. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to helping every colleague reach their full potential. Through strong succession planning, ongoing professional development, and genuine opportunities for career progression, we invest in you—because your growth strengthens our city.

Why join our Independence & Reablement team?

Make a meaningful impact every day by helping people regain skills, confidence, and independence. Supportive training and development to help you grow your career in social care or progress into other areas within the Council. A team that cares, with a positive, inclusive working culture where your wellbeing and professional journey matter. Flexible and rewarding work, supporting residents across Liverpool to live the best life possible.

The contractual hours are 25 hours per week. For contracts of fewer than 35 hours per week, salaries and any allowances will be paid on a pro rata basis. If you join us in this role, you will start at Grade 4. Don’t worry we will fully support you to develop your skills and progress. As part of the role, you will complete a structured training programme that includes:

• Strength‑Based Approaches
• Liquid Logic training
• Care Act e‑Learning
• Assistive Technology / Technology‑Enabled Care
• Strength‑Based Approaches (Practitioner level)
• Goal Setting and Risk Assessment
• Financial Assessment Training

Once you’ve successfully completed all of the required training and are confident in the Grade 5 responsibilities, you will move up to Grade 5. Most people complete this progression within 12 months, and your manager will work with you to make sure you have everything you need to get there.

Who we’re looking for

People who are compassionate, enthusiastic, and committed to empowering others. The contractual hours are 25 hours per week. For contracts of fewer than 35 hours per week, salaries and any allowances will be paid on a pro rata basis. If you join us in this role, you will start at Grade 4.

The role

The Independence and Reablement Practitioner will play a key role in helping people to achieve independence, relearn skills and build confidence, empowering people to live physically, emotionally, and socially full lives reaching their aspirations. As an Independence and reablement practitioner you will use a strengths‑based approach, to work directly with individuals over a short and focused period to develop a person‑centred goal plan and ensure holistic support is given. You will work with people over the age of 18, who may have had a period of ill health or difficulties to maintain or regain the skills needed to enjoy their every‑day life. The Independence and Reablement Practitioner will work alongside a highly skilled team of professionals, including Occupational and Physio Therapists, Social workers, Social Care Assessors, Senior Independence & Reablement Practitioner and Team leaders. You will undertake and record formal reviews with the person you are working with to set short term reablement goals determine whether outcomes have been achieved, or whether further care and support is required. Independence and Reablement Practitioners will work use person‑centred practice putting the person at the centre of their reablement journey. You will be able demonstrate a passion for delivering services that ensure that people have choice, control and support to live independent lives.

Our offer to you

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early and once the role is closed you will not be able to then complete your application and we will not re-open the role for you to complete your application. This job is capped at 50 applications.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail]. Though we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying. This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Please be advised that Liverpool City Council is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, this also applies to candidates who are already in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa with their current employer. Unfortunately we will not be able to progress with your application if you have already unsuccessfully applied or been interviewed for this role in the last 6 months.

Job title: Independence and Reablement Practitioner