Reablement Support Officer, Part time

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northampton is seeking Reablement Support Officers to work with individuals in their homes, helping them regain independence. You will monitor progress and assist with personal care, meal prep, and community access. Required qualifications include NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and a full driving license. The role offers flexible shifts and numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discounts

Flexible working options

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience within a health or social care setting is required.
• A full driving license and access to a vehicle are mandatory.
• Willingness to work towards health and social care qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their homes to support their independence.
• Monitor progress and assist with personal care and meal preparation.
• Manage the Reablement journey from assessment to discharge.
• Assess needs and support individuals in setting Reablement goals.

Skills

Experience in health or social care

Independence and problem-solving

Ability to handle unexpected situations

Confident communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Reablement Support Officers work with a number of people in the community each day. You’ll travel to the people’s homes to support them with regaining skills and confidence to enable them to become more independent, actively promoting their choice and dignity.

Shift Pattern

Cycle: 4 days on, followed by 4 days off.
Per 4‑day block: 2 Morning Shifts 07:00‑11:30, 2 Evening Shifts 18:00‑22:30. Total Weekly Hours: 16. Pay: £14.88‑£15.68 per hour, depending on experience. Your office base will be Chedworth Close in Ecton Brook, Northampton. We pay for whole shifts and up to 45p per mile.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (29 days for senior managers, pro rata). Additional 5 days linked to continuous service and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill‑health protection.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• Car Lease scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme – independent external organisation providing 24/7 support.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working options – hybrid and collaborative working supported.

What will you be doing?

• Visit multiple individuals in their own homes, mostly working independently and sometimes with a colleague.
• Monitor progress and support day‑to‑day activities – personal care, meal preparation, mobility and accessing the community to enable them to regain independence.
• Manage Reablement journeys from initial assessment through to discharge.
• Assess needs after referral and support individuals in planning Reablement goals.
• Signpost to other agencies – Assistive Technology, Age UK, Northamptonshire Carers, etc.

About you

• Confident working independently, able to handle unexpected situations or challenges, identify the source of a problem and find an effective solution.
• Experience within a health or social care setting and currently have or be willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle required – you will travel countywide within Northamptonshire.
• Will receive a comprehensive induction.
• Enhanced DBS certificate (subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act exemption).

Legal & EEO Statements

West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Care Leaver Covenant partner. We comply with the Equal Opportunities Act and the Human Rights Act. We do not sponsor visa under the Skilled Worker route.

How to apply

Apply now. If we may close this vacancy early due to sufficient applications, we will do so before the expiry date. For discussion or information, email [e-mail]. For additional support or reasonable adjustments, email [e-mail].

About us

West Northamptonshire Council is about our people. Our vision is ‘to make West Northamptonshire a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower. We commit to diversity, equality, equity and inclusion. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.