Reablement Support Worker (Nights)

Norfolk County Council; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Pension scheme

Discount programme

Blue Light Card

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Norfolk Swift Response, part of Norfolk County Council, is hiring a Reablement Support Worker for night shifts based at St James’ Clinic in Kings Lynn. 33.25 hours weekly with a salary of £27,709 to £29,071 per year (pro rata) or £14.36 to £15.07 per hour, Grade E.

The role is permanent and weeknights include 9:00pm–7:00am. You will be frontline in social care, supporting vulnerable adults in their homes, providing personal care and helping people regain independence.

Qualifications

• Full training provided.
• Compassion and adaptability are essential.
• Willingness to step in when it counts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to unplanned care needs across Norfolk.
• Provide personal care and support to help clients regain independence.
• Work on frontline shifts, often in clients' homes, in a two-person team.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Willingness to help

Job description

Reablement Support Worker (Nights) | 11256 | Permanent Contract | 33.25 hours per week | £27,709 to £29,071 per annum pro rata, £14.36 to £15.07 per hour | (Grade E) | Based at St James’ Clinic, Kings Lynn

We operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including Bank Holidays.

Shift Patterns:

• Nights: 9:00pm–7:00am

Available shift patterns will be discussed during interview and confirmed at the point of job offer.

Be the calm in the chaos. Be the difference.

Are you ready for a role where no two days are the same? Join Norfolk Swift Response and become part of a fast-paced, dynamic team that responds to unplanned care needs across the county—bringing reassurance, dignity, and practical support to people when they need it most.

Working with Swift Response, you’ll be on the frontline of Social Care, responding swiftly to calls for support. Whether it’s assisting someone who’s had an uninjured fall, providing personal care, or helping someone regain independence after a setback, you’ll be making a real difference—every single shift.

What makes this role exciting?

• Every day is different: You’ll never be stuck in one place or routine. You’ll respond to a variety of situations, supporting vulnerable adults in their homes across Norfolk.
• Work in pairs, fully equipped: You’ll travel in a provided vehicle with a colleague, stocked with everything you need—no upfront costs for fuel or equipment.
• Real impact: From helping someone safely up after a fall to supporting with personal care, your work directly improves lives.
• Working Pattern: Enjoy a regular working pattern with weekend and bank holiday shifts on rotation.

Who we’re looking for

Whether you’re experienced in care or just starting out, we welcome your application. Full training is provided, and what matters most is your compassion, adaptability, and willingness to step in when it counts.

Why join Norfolk Swift Response?

• Guaranteed salaried hours and paid induction
• Competitive annual leave and pension scheme
• Norfolk Rewards employee discount programme
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Health and wellbeing support, including fast-track physiotherapy and counselling through Norfolk Support Line
• Opportunities for career development and progression

Please note: This role is not eligible for skilled worker visa.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

Redeployment closing date: 03 November 2026

All other applicants closing date: 10 November 2026

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.