Reablement Assistant

Brackenberry; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority partner in Liverpool seeks a Reablement Assistant for a 3-month contract. This role focuses on delivering high-quality support to service users in their homes by promoting independence and maintaining daily living skills. Candidates should have experience in care settings and possess excellent communication skills. The role requires right to work in the U.K. and an Enhanced DBS. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable competency in literacy and numeracy.
• Previous experience in a care or reablement setting.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of service users.
• Maintain daily living skills with appropriate equipment.
• Liaise with professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Undertake all duties according to health and safety legislation.
• Promote anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

Skills

Competency in literacy and numeracy

Experience with vulnerable adults

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Commitment to reablement principles

Excellent communication skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent vocational experience

Job description

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Reablement Assistant on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay

£14.43 - £18.94 per hour

Summary

The Reablement Assistant plays a critical frontline role within Liverpool City Council's integrated health and social care services. This position is focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred support to service users in their own homes, specifically following the principles of reablement and independence promotion. Working as part of a dedicated team, the Assistant will actively work alongside individuals to improve and maintain their daily living skills, meet physical and emotional needs as defined in care plans, and facilitate their ability to live independently, thus minimising the need for long-term care interventions. This role requires empathy, flexibility, a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• To meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of service users as agreed in their individual care or support plan.
• To actively work with individuals to improve and maintain daily living skills (often referred to as Activities of Daily Living – ADLs), using appropriate specialist equipment whenever required.
• To liaise and work alongside other professionals (such as Occupational Therapists or Nurses) to minimise risk, ensure continuity of care, and enable individuals to remain safely in their own homes.
• To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice, the City Council’s safety plan, Standing Orders, and Financial Regulations.
• To carry out all duties in accordance with the City Council's policies and procedures, including the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

Essentials

• Demonstrable competency in literacy and numeracy (e.g., GCSE or equivalent vocational experience).
• Previous experience in a care, support, or reablement setting, either formally or informally.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults, promoting their independence, and assisting with daily living tasks.
• A clear understanding and commitment to the principles of reablement and restorative care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults procedures and the ability to report concerns effectively.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K.
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS.

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal‑opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer‑term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.