Reablement Supervisor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employee benefits scheme

Discounts on retail, gyms, cinema, and

Health and wellbeing focus

Learning and career development

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Counselling services

Job summary

Sandwell Council is seeking a Reablement Supervisor to lead the STAR Service, delivering high-quality reablement support and ensuring people stay safe and independent at home. You will supervise frontline staff and work closely with Team Managers and partner agencies to drive improvement.

The role requires experience in social care, commitment to person-centred practice, and the ability to manage performance while maintaining a calm, flexible approach in a 7-day service.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting vulnerable adults within a social care setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivated and support a team of frontline staff delivering reablement services across the borough.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Risk management

Quality standards

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable adults and helping them lead independent, safe, and dignified lives? If so, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Join us and be part of a team that truly values your contribution to transforming lives in our community.

At Sandwell council we believe in a supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration thrives. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to providing outstanding care and support to those who need it most. Every day brings new challenges and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Reablement Supervisor to join our STAR (Short Term Assessment & Reablement) Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead, support and develop a team of frontline staff delivering high-quality reablement support across Sandwell.

As a Reablement Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring people receive safe, effective and person-centred support that promotes independence, maximises wellbeing and helps individuals remain in their own homes for as long as possible.

Working closely with Team Managers, Deputy Managers, Assessors and partner agencies, you will provide day-to-day leadership, quality oversight and professional support to frontline staff whilst helping drive continuous improvement across the service.

No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to further develop their leadership skills within Adult Social Care.

What You’ll Do

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, motivate and support a team of frontline staff delivering reablement services across the borough.

• Monitor and maintain high standards of care, professional practice and service delivery.
• Undertake supervision, observations, spot checks and performance conversations.
• Support induction, probation and ongoing development of employees.
• Manage day-to-day staffing issues, rota pressures and service demands.
• Promote a culture of quality, learning, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support safeguarding, incident management and quality assurance processes.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, social care teams and partner agencies.
• Help people achieve positive outcomes and maximise their independence.

About You

You will be a passionate and proactive individual with experience of supporting vulnerable adults within a social care setting.

You will demonstrate:

• A commitment to promoting independence and person-centred practice.
• Experience of leading, supporting or supervising staff.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to motivate others and manage performance positively.
• A good understanding of safeguarding, risk management and quality standards.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible and solution-focused approach to service delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience of supervising professional and/or non-professional staff.
• A willingness to work flexibly across a 7-day service.

Why Work With Us?

We offer a competitive and rewarding package including:

• Access to our award-winning employee benefits scheme — discounts on retail, gyms, cinema, and more!
• A strong focus on health and wellbeing to support you inside and outside of work.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Membership in the local government pension scheme.
• Confidential free counselling services to support your mental health.

Please note:

• AnEnhanced DBS with Adults Barring List Check is required for this role.
• This role is part-time and you will working 32.5 hours a week.