Reablement Support Officer, Part Time (Reablement West Rehabilitation)

West Northamptonshire Council; Ecton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Mileage allowance 45p per mile

DBS check funded by employer

Hybrid/work-from-home options as role‑

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking Reablement Support Officers to work in the community, travelling to clients’ homes to support them in regaining daily living skills and independence with dignity.

You will work a rotating shift pattern (4 days on, 4 days off) averaging about 31.5 hours per week, with morning and evening shifts, and you will be paid for whole shifts with 45p per mile.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care settings.
• Willing to work towards NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their homes to help regain skills and confidence.
• Case manage Reablement journeys from initial assessment to discharge.
• Signpost to other agencies and coordinate with health partners.
• Monitor progress and support planned Reablement goals.
• Work countywide across Northamptonshire and manage rota with rotating shifts.

Skills

Driving licence

Health & social care experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An 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.
• We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay at 45p per mile.
• 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 - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A variety of flexible working options
• Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
• Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.

Learn more - here

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.

It’s an incredibly rewarding role, every day and every visit are different! You’ll work with autonomy and independence but within a close-knit team, and you’ll have regular support from the Reablement Team Manager.

You’ll also work closely with other our health partners such as the intermediate care team.

Shift Pattern

• 4 days on, followed by 4 days off
• Average of 31.5 hours per week

Shift Breakdown (per 4-day cycle)

• 2 Morning Shifts
• 2 Evening Shifts

Shift Times

• Morning Shift: 07:00 - 16:00
• Evening Shift: 13:30 - 22:30

Please note: This role operates on a rotating shift pattern. Successful candidates will be required to work a mix of both morning and evening shifts as part of their rota.

At £15.40ph

Our Reablement Support Officers work with a number of people in the community each day, and because our service operates 365 days a year, shifts will include some Weekend and Bank Holiday working.

Your office base will be Chedworth Close in Ecton Brook, Northampton. We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay up to 45p per mile.

Day to day, you’ll see multiple individuals in their own homes, you’ll sometimes visit with a colleague but mostly you’ll work on your own.

You’ll then visit them regularly to monitor progress and support them with day-to-day activities which could include personal care, meal preparation, mobility and accessing the community with the aim of enabling them to regain their independence.

You’ll case manage Reablement journeys, from initial assessment through to discharge. You’ll meet people after referral to assess their needs and support each individual to and support in the planning of their Reablement goals. You’ll also support people by signposting them to other agencies where appropriate, for example Assistive Technology, Age UK, Northamptonshire Carers etc.

You’ll be confident working independently and have the ability to handle unexpected situations or challenges, being able to identify the source of a problem and find an effective solution.

You’ll need previous experience within a health or social care setting, and either currently have, or be willing to work towards, NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is required, as you will travel countywide within Northamptonshire.

We will offer a comprehensive induction to the successful candidate.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.

As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We cannot accept individuals on full-time sponsorship who are seeking this as a second job or as their main job, as care is no longer classified as a Skilled Worker occupation.

For a further discussion or information about this role, please email: [e-mail]