Reablement Practitioner

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Generous annual leave 27 days

Job summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking a Reablement Practitioner to join the Adult Social Care Service, delivering high-quality reablement support to residents in Newbury. You will assess needs, implement plans and monitor progress to promote independence.

The role involves working with service users, carers and professionals, with DBS clearance and continuous registration with the DBS Update Service required. A flexible pattern of hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of reablement principles and practices.
• Excellent assessment and intervention skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals' needs and provide tailored support to regain independence in daily living activities.
• Implement reablement plans and monitor progress with service users, carers and other professionals.
• Conduct initial assessments and reviews to inform decision-making with timely information.
• Advise and guide individuals on overcoming barriers to independence and promoting self-care.
• Collaborate with other teams and agencies to ensure holistic care and signpost to additional services.

Skills

Reablement principles

Assessment skills

Intervention skills

Communication

Autonomous work

Caseload management

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting individuals to achieve their maximum potential and promote independence? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Reablement Practitioner to join our Adult Social Care Service, working within the Reablement Team. The Role As a Reablement Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality reablement services to our residents. Reporting to the Team Manager - Promoting Independence (Reablement and Sensory Needs), you will be responsible for:

• Working directly with individuals to assess their needs and provide tailored support to enable them to regain independence in daily living activities.
• Implementing reablement plans and monitoring progress, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with service users, carers, and other professionals.
• Conducting initial assessments and reviews, providing accurate and timely information to inform decision-making.
• Advising and guiding individuals on how to overcome barriers to independence, promoting self‑care and empowering them to achieve their goals.
• Working closely with other teams and agencies to ensure holistic care and support for individuals, including signposting to additional services as required., This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

This role involves regulated activity with adults at risk. As such, appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s). In this post you will be required to maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment. This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council AI in Applications We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation. However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected. We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

Requirements

• A solid understanding of reablement principles and practices, with experience in delivering direct support to individuals.
• Excellent assessment and intervention skills, with the ability to identify and address barriers to independence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with service users, colleagues, and external partners.
• Ability to work autonomously, managing a caseload and prioritising tasks effectively.
• A positive and empowering approach, fostering motivation and self‑belief in individuals.

This role has a fixed working pattern: 7 working days in 14
32.5 hours per week - morning (07:00-10:30), lunchtime (12:00-13:30) and evening (18:00 - 22:00)
27.25 hours per week - morning (07:00-10:30), lunchtime (12:00-13:30) and teatime (16:00-18:30)
21 hours per week - PM 16:00-22:00
We are ideally looking to offer the successful candidate the full number of hours advertised above. We may however consider offering less hours than advertised providing they meet the requirements of the role and service which will be determined by the recruiting manager.

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays), rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service. (Pro rata for part-time hours)

Equal Opportunities