Reablement Support Worker 9156

Norfolk County Council; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in the UK is seeking a Reablement Support Worker to assist clients in regaining their independence after illness. The role involves flexible working hours, a supportive team environment, and training opportunities. Candidates need a full driving licence and a caring background to help others. Competitive benefits including a pension scheme and travel reimbursements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid training time

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Caring and empathetic attitude towards clients.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to commute easily to client homes.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes to regain abilities.
• Work on a rota covering mornings and evenings.
• Travel to client homes using a personal vehicle.

Skills

Caring

Empathetic

Commitment to helping others

Job description

Reablement Support Worker (9156)

Permanent contract | £21,407 to £22,817 per annum (Scale E) | 30 hours per week | Mill Close, Aylsham. Working pattern over two weeks including alternate weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

About the Role

Could you give people their confidence back and support our community? If so, we’d love to hear from you – even if you haven’t considered working in Social Care before.

We work with a reablement ethos, working alongside people in their homes to make a positive difference. We aim to help them regain their previous abilities within 6 weeks following a period of ill health or a change in circumstances.

The vacant post is 30 hours per week, working in Holt, Sheringham and surrounding villages. You will work a range of mornings (either 7.30 am to 2 pm or 8 am to 2.30 pm) and evenings (either 4.30 to 9 pm or 5 to 10 pm) with the hours averaged out over a two‑week rota, enabling planning in advance for a healthy work‑life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes to regain previous abilities within 6 weeks after ill health or change in circumstances.
• Work on a rota basis covering mornings and evenings across Holt, Sheringham and surrounding villages.
• Travel to client homes, using a full driving licence and personal vehicle.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Caring, empathetic and committed to making a difference to people’s lives.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to easily commute to client homes in North Norfolk.
• Previous experience not required; full training will be provided.

Benefits and Support

• Competitive salary.
• Time and a third for the weekend hours you work.
• Paid time for travelling between carefully planned visits.
• Paid business mileage.
• Paid training time.
• Support gaining your Care Certificate.
• A work laptop and mobile phone.
• A free DBS check.
• Free uniform.
• An office base in your area to meet with colleagues or your line manager when needed.

Additional Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Health and wellbeing services, including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service.
• Flexible working opportunities – flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working (depending on role and business need).
• Employee discounts programme "Norfolk Rewards" saving on groceries, clothes, holidays, technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema, and days out.
• Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers.
• Relocation expenses (where applicable).
• Advance of expenses if you travel for work.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
• Tax‑efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes.
• Access to a tax‑efficient car lease scheme for greener travel (subject to eligibility).
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard‑to‑fill job.

Other Information

This vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

For an information discussion, please contact [e-mail].

Redeployment closing date: 4 November 2025 at 23:59.

All other applicants closing date: 11 November 2025 at 23:59.