Reablement Support Worker

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional care provider in the UK is seeking a Reablement Support Worker in Ipswich to help individuals maintain independence through personalized care. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. The role includes building relationships with clients and assisting with personal care. This position offers flexible working hours from part time to full time and opportunities for career development. A valid driving license and access to transport are necessary for travel requirements.

Benefits

Paid mileage and travel time

Sunday shift premium

Access to LGPS

Wellbeing support

Childcare vouchers

High street discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus up to 100

Qualifications

• No experience is required as you will receive full induction and in-depth training.
• You’ll need to hold a full valid driving licence and have access to your own transport.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and their family carers.
• Assist with dignified personal care needs and offer guidance based on personalized care plans.
• Promote services that enable safe independent living at home.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Direct Support

Computer Operation

Caregiving

Case Management

Special Needs

Training & Development

Child Protective Services

Experience with Children

Word Processing

Addiction Counseling

Job description

Description

Address: Positions available across Suffolk

Salary:

From 25185 per annum with pay progression up to 28142 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

From 7.5 hours - 37 hours per week with additional hours available

Contract:

Permanent

Home First provides short-term reablement care to help people stay independent in their own homes. As a Reablement Support Worker you’ll be part of a caring dedicated team making a real impact in your community.

No experience is required as you will receive:

• a full induction and in-depth training
• ongoing support from your team
• the opportunity to complete a fully funded Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you’ll build and maintain positive relationships with customers and their family carers promoting health, wellbeing and independence.

You’ll support individuals through personalised care plans and short-term enablement strategies offering guidance to help them make informed choices.

At times you’ll assist with dignified personal care needs and engage with customers and carers to explore alternative ways of meeting long-term needs.

You’ll also promote services that enable safe independent living at home, monitor progress against care plans and maintain accurate records to support ongoing reviews.

Flexible hours and salary

Full time or flexible part time hours available from 7.5 hours - 37 hours per week worked on an early‑late shift rota including alternate weekends. Bank‑flexible casual hours available (paid at 15.08 per hour). Evening and/or weekend working only is available on some contracts.

The salary from 25185 per annum comes with performance‑related pay progression and potential earnings up to 28142 per annum (pro rata for part time).

What you will receive

• you will be paid for mileage, travel time and any hours worked on bank holidays
• Sunday shifts are paid at an enhanced rate of time and one‑fifth per hour
• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• wellbeing support childcare vouchers and high street discounts
• refer‑a‑friend bonus up to 100 (terms and conditions apply).

Travel requirements

While we actively encourage the use of technology to support communication and engagement this role does require travel. You’ll need to hold a full valid driving licence and have access to your own transport or be able to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel needs of this role please contact the team using the details below.

For more information

For an informal discussion about this role please contact the Staffing and Development Team by calling or emailing.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently under‑represented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the relevant job descriptions which is linked below.

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2. Bank Support Worker JPP (Job and Person Profile)

Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 - Please pick one of the following options.

1. Upload your CV without name and personal details.
2. Please use the supporting statement template to upload a document that shares information about yourself and explains what attracted you to this role.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note: Without one of these options your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30 pm 30 November 2025.

This is part of the HFS (Home First Service) wider job family.

Please note that this vacancy is being advertised on a rolling basis. Applications may be reviewed weekly.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

Key Skills

• Nursing Home Experience
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Direct Support
• Computer Operation
• Caregiving
• Case Management
• Special Needs
• Training & Development
• Child Protective Services
• Experience with Children
• Word Processing
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1