Reablement Service Practitioner

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council's Reablement Service is seeking a dedicated Reablement Service Practitioner to work across disciplines, including occupational therapy and CRT, helping people live independently at home with minimal restrictions. You will triage referrals, assess needs, plan supportive interventions, and use a strengths-based approach to enable decision-making.

Building relationships with service users, families, and local professionals is essential, with safeguarding support for

Qualifications

• Maths and English at GCSE or Functional Skills (Level 2) required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to assess risks and needs.

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals, complete holistic assessments, and plan interventions.
• Use strengths-based approach to enable problem solving and decisions.
• Build relationships with service users, families and professionals.
• Support safeguarding cases as part of the team.

Skills

Maths and English GCSE/Functional

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

As a Reablement Service Practitioner, you’ll be working across all disciplines within the Reablement service including occupational therapy and the community response team (CRT). You’ll be part of a progressive team, using an enabling, adaptive approach, supporting people to live in their own homes where possible, and in the least restrictive way.

What you’ll do:

• Alongside a multi-disciplinary team of Health and Social Care professionals, you’ll triage referrals, complete holistic assessments of need and plan supportive interventions.
• Use a strengths-based approach when providing advice and information throughout someone’s reablement journey, enabling them to problem solve and make informed decisions.
• Build positive working relationships with service users and their wider support network, healthcare professionals and local community networks.
• Support professional practitioners with safeguarding cases.

What we’re looking for:

• Maths and English at GCSE or Functional Skills (Level 2) is required.
• Experience in a Reablement, Rehabilitation, Health or Social Care setting is preferred but not essential.
• General knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 is preferred. Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Detail-orientated and able to assess risks, needs and analyse information.
• Demonstrates patience, compassion and empathy, treating service users with dignity and respect in all interactions.

Why join us?

• Make a Difference: Work in partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.
• Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities, including formal qualification routes and a comprehensive suite of management training. All team members obtain a Care Certificate once in post, fully funded by the council.
• Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

Working Patterns

Our Service runs 07:00 - 21:00 every day of the year, therefore you’ll be required to work evenings and/or public holidays and/or weekends as part of your Normal Working Hours for which enhancements are paid and days off in lieu can be accommodated.

The current working hours for this position are a mix of day shifts 08:30 - 17:00 and evening shifts 13:00 - 21:00 on a 7-week rolling rota. Requirements to work weekends will be 1 in 7 pattern - hours 08:30 - 17:00. Working patterns are subject to change based on service requirements; any changes will be formally discussed and agreed with you.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Senior Care Assistant, Senior Case Worker, Senior Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Rehabilitation Worker, Occupational Therapist Assistant.