Reablement Worker

Nottinghamshire; Newark and Sherwood; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for work travel

Comprehensive training and development

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council invites applications for a Reablement Worker within the START team. You will help adults regain independence at home, delivering compassionate care and tailored support plans in a hybrid setting across shifts.

The role focuses on personal care, mobility, nutrition, medication support, and coordination with therapists to promote safe outcomes and dignity.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care settings is desirable.
• Willingness to work towards QCF Level 2 if not already held.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, mobility support, transfers, nutrition and medication assistance.
• Encourage independence through tailored support plans.
• Collaborate with therapists and managers to ensure safe, effective care.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to the team.
• Communicate sensitively and professionally with people.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to health and safety policies.

Skills

Customer care

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Work Base: Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, NG22 9FF

Salary: £26,016 - £26,016 per annum

Salary: £26,016 - £26,016 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy: Permanent

Work pattern: Full Time, Part Time

Hours per week: 1 x 37 and 2 x 30

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

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Competency Framework: Tier 7a

Number of posts: 3

Interview date: 16 October 2026

Closing Date: 12 October 2026 23:55

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and care. We believe in empowering individuals to live independently and with dignity. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.

Are you ready to make a real impact? As a Reablement Worker in our Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START), you will provide essential support to adults in their own homes. Your role will focus on helping individuals regain their independence after illness or crisis, ensuring they feel valued and respected every step of the way.

In This Hands-on Role, You Will

• Support adults with personal care, mobility, transfers, nutrition, and medication.
• Encourage independence through tailored support plans.
• Collaborate with therapists and managers to ensure safe and effective care.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to your team.
• Communicate sensitively and professionally with people.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to health and safety policies.

To Thrive In This Role, You Will Need

• A QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or a willingness to work towards it).
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits.
• Basic knowledge of safe working practices and dignity in care.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Are committed to excellent customer care and empowering others.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Are flexible and adaptable to changing needs. Please note that shifts are 4 days on and 4 days off, and we provide a service every day of the year between 7am and 10pm.
• Can handle conflict and challenging situations with grace.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer

• A supportive environment where you can grow and develop.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• A friendly team culture that values your contributions.
• Generous annual leave and a great occupational pension scheme.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.