Reablement Support Worker (Nights) (11256)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Blue Light Card eligibility

Relocation expenses where applicable

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is looking for a Reablement Support Worker (Nights) based at St James’ Clinic, Kings Lynn. You will join Norfolk Swift Response, delivering compassionate support to adults in their homes during night shifts and contributing to rapid response to unplanned care needs across the county.

The role offers permanent contracts, 33.25 hours per week, and a salary range of £27,709–£29,071 per annum pro rata. Training is provided and career progression is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Empathy, adaptability and willingness to step in when needed.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a care setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and personal care when required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to unplanned care needs across Norfolk on a nights shift.
• Provide personal care and support to adults to regain independence.
• Work with a colleague in a provided vehicle, delivering consistent frontline social care.

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

For an informal discussion regarding this position please contact NFR Business Support at [e-mail]

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. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

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

Redeployment closing date: Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 23:59