Reablement Officer (5 Vacancies)

London Borough of Tower Hamlets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

LGPS membership

29 days annual leave

Flexible working

Learning Academy

Staff money-saving schemes

Job summary

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is recruiting five Reablement Officers for the Adult Social Care Reablement Service. The role focuses on enabling residents to regain independence through person-centred programmes in their homes.

Role is permanent, part-time (20 hours) with a 7-day, 7:00–22:00 operating window; flexible rota across weekends and bank holidays. Requires Level 2 Health and Social Care or Care Certificate and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in health/social care, home care, or community support settings.
• Experience with older people, frailty, dementia or long-term conditions.
• Level 2 Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.
• Excellent spoken and written English; able to produce accurate records.
• Comfortable working independently in the community and in a team.
• Willing to undertake training and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned reablement programmes to help individuals achieve goals and independence.
• Work with residents, families, carers and professionals to implement outcome-focused plans.
• Support daily living activities and promote self-care and independence.
• Monitor progress and contribute to reviews of support plans.
• Maintain accurate, confidential electronic records.

Skills

Health care experience

English communication

Independent working

Community languages

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

About the Role

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to recruit five enthusiastic and motivated Reablement Officers to join our Adult Social Care Reablement Service.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced care workers who are passionate about promoting independence and supporting people to achieve their goals. We are looking for individuals who want to develop their skills and become part of our therapy-led reablement service, helping residents regain confidence, function and independence following illness, injury, hospital admission or a reduction in their ability to manage daily activities.

You will bring the core skills and experience of a care worker, including the ability to provide hands‑on support when required to meet duty of care responsibilities and support the achievement of reablement goals. Your focus will be on enabling residents to transition from dependence on care services to greater self‑care, confidence and independence.

We welcome applicants who able to speak one or more community languages commonly used in Tower Hamlets, including: Bangla, Sylheti, Somali.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver person‑centred reablement programmes in people's homes .

In this role, a s a Reablement Officer, you will:

• Deliver planned Reablement programmes that support individuals to achieve their identified goals and maximise independence.
• Work closely with residents, families, carers and professionals to implement outcome‑focused support plans.
• Support people to regain confidence with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, medication routines, domestic tasks and community access.
• Promote self‑care, strength‑based practice and rehabilitation approaches rather than providing long‑term care.
• Monitor and record progress against agreed outcomes and contribute to reviews of support plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential electronic records.

About You

• Have experience working within a health, social care, home care, residential care, rehabilitation or community support setting.
• Experience working with older people, adults with physical disabilities, frailty, dementia or long‑term health conditions
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, or a Care Certificate
• Have excellent spoken and written English skills and are able to produce accurate records and communicate effectively with residents, carers and professionals.
• Are comfortable working independently in the community and as part of a team.
• Are willing to undertake training and continuous professional development.

Working Pattern

Role is permanent, part-time 20 hours contract. This service operates:

7 days per week, 365 days per year, between 7:00am and 10:00pm.

Successful applicants will work a flexible rota pattern across these operating hours, including weekends and bank holidays where required, with minimum 2 rest days.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Tower Hamlets is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, and we warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We particularly welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our local community and from those who can communicate in community languages spoken across the borough.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary (£31980 to £33384 full time), salary will be pro rata for 20 hours, plus enhancements for weekend and bank holiday hours worked (if applicable).
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
• Flexible and agile working to support work-life balance.
• Staff money‑saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

About Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London - a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people's lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace - it's a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values - Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect - we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you'll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London's most important and vibrant places. If you're looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.