Reablement Assistant Practitioner 9101

Norfolk County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Reablement Assistant Practitioner to join their team. The role focuses on supporting individuals newly discharged from hospital, working within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a full driving licence. This position offers hybrid working opportunities and a competitive benefits package including a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Extensive induction training and future development opportunities

Norfolk Rewards Scheme

Paid business mileage

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Access to tax efficient car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and record keeping skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Positive attitude and commitment to a Home First ethos.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) is an advantage.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive is essential.
• Good broadband connectivity to support remote working.

Responsibilities

• You will be working in an MDT with Assistant Practitioner Occupational Therapists.
• Assessing and reviewing individuals for care and support.
• Taking a strength-based approach and arranging services.

Skills

Excellent communication and record keeping skills

Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities

Positive attitude and commitment to a Home First ethos

Experience in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)

Full driving licence

Good broadband connectivity

Job description

Overview

Reablement Assistant Practitioner 9101| Permanent contract | £15,768 to £16,849 per annum (Scale G) | 18.5 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich

Caring for Better Outcomes/Norfolk First Response

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Reablement Assistant Practitioners to join the Caring for better Outcomes team. The new team that is aligned with Norfolk First Response offers reablement to those that have been sourced home care.

The pathway offers 6 weeks support, working jointly with the home care sector to maximise independence. Focusing on working with individuals newly discharged from hospital as a pathway 1 or community referrals that need support.

Responsibilities

You will be working in an MDT with Assistant Practitioner Occupational Therapists and a Practice Consultant. You will be assessing and reviewing individuals for care and support, taking a strength-based approach, and arranging services where required.

You will have the ability to work under pressure, be well organised and able to effectively prioritise. You will need to have a positive attitude, be committed to a ‘Home First’ ethos. You will possess excellent communication skills, record keeping and keyboard skills. You should have a commitment to excellent customer service and be confident in strengthening Social Care practice.

This new challenge will be fast-paced and no two days will be the same. If you are committed to promoting independence and a Home First ethos, we would very much welcome your application.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and record keeping skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Positive attitude and commitment to a Home First ethos.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) is an advantage.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive is essential.
• Good broadband connectivity to support remote working.

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave per year
• Excellent pension scheme
• Salaried post
• Extensive induction training and future development opportunities
• Norfolk Rewards Scheme (discount saving with various shops and restaurants)
• Paid business mileage
• Cycle to work scheme
• Part of Norfolk County Council
• Hybrid working model with opportunities to work from an office environment part of the week
• Remote working from home supported
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as Norfolk Rewards employee discounts programme, Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers, relocation expenses where applicable, and early payment of travel expenses.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes.
• Access to tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility).
• Payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job.

Working Arrangements

Interviews will take place via video technology, where you will have the opportunity to discuss these working arrangements.

Contact

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Katie Hall, NFR Service Lead (East) / Therapy Lead [e-mail] or 01603 222527

Application Dates

• Redeployment closing date: 13 November 2025 at 23:59
• All other applicants closing date: 23 November 2025 at 23:59