Reablement Support Worker (Nights) (11256)

Norfolk County Council; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Norfolk Rewards

Blue Light Card eligibility

Health and wellbeing support

Career development and progression

Flexible working including remote and/

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking a Reablement Support Worker (Nights) based at St James’ Clinic in Kings Lynn. The role offers nights shifts (9:00pm–7:00am) with a permanent contract and 33.25 hours per week, with salary £27,709 to £29,071 per annum pro rata.

The team, Norfolk Swift Response, delivers unplanned care across the county, helping vulnerable adults regain independence and dignity in their own homes through rapid response and practical support.

Qualifications

• Whether you’re experienced in care or just starting out, we welcome your application.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for support across Norfolk, providing practical care and help to people in their homes.
• Work with a colleague in a provided vehicle, with equipment and fuel arranged, and no upfront costs for travel.
• Support independence and dignity, assisting with personal care and everyday tasks on a shift basis.

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.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:- ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your 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 our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Redeployment closing date: 03 November 2026

All other applicants closing date: 10 November 2026