Reablement Assistant

WMJobs; England; On-site; GBP 17,343 - 18,556; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working options

Access to benefits and discounts

Job summary

A council service in Warwickshire is looking for a Reablement Assistant to help customers regain independence in their homes. This part-time role offers flexible hours across a 7-day rota. Key responsibilities include supporting daily routines, following care plans, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must have a driver's license, availability for weekend work, and strong communication skills. Join a supportive team that values inclusion and safety, with benefits including a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Must have a full driver's licence and access to a private car.
• Availability to work a flexible rota including weekends and bank holidays.
• Pass a short fluency test to confirm English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to customers to regain independence in daily routines.
• Follow personalized care plans to encourage and motivate customers.
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team to monitor progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Fluency in spoken English

Job description

Reablement Assistant

Are you a kind and caring person who wants to make a difference in people’s lives? Warwickshire County Council’s Reablement team offers a rewarding role where you support customers to regain independence in their own homes.

About the Role

Reablement is a 7‑day service (7 am – 10 pm every day) covering all areas of Warwickshire – with North and South bases. The role works on a rolling rota: 2 weeks 7 am‑2:30 pm, 1 week 2:30 pm‑10 pm, including every other weekend and bank holidays. Working hours are 25 per week, spread over 5 days (you’ll be available for the full shift but work 5 hours).

Pay starts at £12.59 per hour, rising to £13.47 per hour with Sunday and bank‑holiday enhancements. A mileage allowance of 45 pence per mile is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to a variety of customers who may find parts of their daily routine difficult.
• Follow personalised care plans to encourage and motivate customers, enabling them to regain skills for washing, dressing, medication management, and meal preparation.
• Work closely with the multi‑disciplinary team to monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed.

Key Requirements

• Must have a full driver’s licence and access to a private car.
• Availability to work the rota described above, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Strong communication skills – the role’s fluency duty requires accurate spoken English.
• Pre‑engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• Pass a short fluency test to confirm English language proficiency.

Working for Warwickshire

Warwickshire County Council values inclusion, safety and support for all staff. We offer a generous pension scheme, flexible working options, annual leave, bank holiday entitlement, an additional day at Christmas and access to Vivup benefits and discounts.

Equality & Diversity

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under‑representation in its workforce. Please see the full statement on our website.

Contact & Application

Closing date: 12th January 2026. For enquiries, contact Julia Javan ([e-mail]) or Deborah Piper ([e-mail]). If you need an alternative format or language for the application, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Human Resources Services

Additional Information

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