Reablement Worker

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NVQ apprenticeships

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking Reablement Support Workers to help individuals in their homes after hospital discharge. You will support customers to achieve goals, working closely with occupational therapists to co-develop personalised reablement plans.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, and you must be available on a rota basis between 7am and 10pm, 365 days a year. NVQ apprenticeships and ongoing upskilling are offered to develop your career.

Qualifications

• NVQ apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities are available.
• Experience in care or support work is beneficial.
• Good communication and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support post-hospital discharge to help customers meet goals.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists to develop personalised reablement plans.
• Travel to customer visits as required.

Skills

Driving licence

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Hourly rate:£13.92 - £14.36 per hour (Plus 10% unsocial hours)

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 .

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.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

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.

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7885
• Posting Date 10/02/2026, 02:31 PM
• Working Pattern Permanent Full time
• Job Areas Social Care Education & Skills
• Locations County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN, GB