Reablement Support Officers

West Northants Council; Overstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Mileage allowance 45p per mile

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Employee support programme

Flexible working options

West Northants values

Job summary

West Northants Council is seeking Reablement Support Officers to visit people in their homes, supporting daily living and independence with a rotating 4-on/4-off shift pattern. The role includes travel across Northamptonshire, a driving licence, and a commitment to assist with reablement goals.

You will work autonomously within a team, supported by the Reablement Team Manager, with opportunities to develop NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and to collaborate with health partners.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a health or social care setting.
• Willingness to achieve NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle; travel countywide within Northamptonshire.

Responsibilities

• Visit individuals in their homes to support daily living and independence.
• Caseload management from initial assessment to discharge to support Reablement goals.
• Signpost and refer to other agencies as appropriate (e.g., Assistive Technology, Age UK).
• Work as part of a rota including mornings and evenings to cover 365 days a year.

Skills

Driving licence

Health & Social Care experience

Education

NVQ level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

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 too 45p per mile.

What will you be doing?

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.

About West Northants Council

At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people. Our vision is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain . If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email for support. West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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]

Benefits

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.