Reablement Worker

Wiltshire Council; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is recruiting Reablement Support Workers to assist individuals at home after hospital discharge. You will work with occupational therapists to co-create personalised reablement plans and help customers achieve their goals.

A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for travel to customer visits. The role involves rota-based hours between 7am and 10pm across 365 days, with on-going development opportunities including NVQ apprenticeships and upskilling

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for helping others.
• Willingness to work on a rota basis 7am–10pm, 365 days a year.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits.
• NVQ apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities offered by Wiltshire Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital in-home care to individuals post-hospital discharge.
• Support customers in achieving personal goals with occupational therapists.
• Co-develop personalised reablement plans with customers.
• Travel to customer visits as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ apprenticeship opportunities

Job description

Salary:£13.92 - £14.36 per hour (Plus 10% unsocial hours plussage)

Hours per week:37 hours

Rolling advert:We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

If you are passionate about helping others and looking to start your career in the care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe in nurturing talent from within and offer NVQ apprenticeships and upskilling through practice and skills development.

Our Reablement Support Workers provide vital assistance to individuals in their homes post-hospital discharge. They play a pivotal role in helping customers achieve their goals, working closely with dedicated occupational therapists to co-develop personalised reablement plans.

We are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for helping others who are available on a rota basis between 7am to 10pm 365 days a year. Showcase your flexibility, adaptability, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Embrace teamwork while thriving independently and be part of a rewarding journey, making a positive impact on the lives of others.

This role involves travel for customer visits. You will need a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, unless other suitable transport or a reasonable adjustment is agreed.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Jemma Molloy, Team Leader, at [e-mail].

While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer