Senior Reablement Support Assistant

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Mobile phone for work

DBS cost covered

Flexible working

Job summary

Bristol City Council is seeking a Senior Reablement Support Assistant to join the city-wide Reablement Service. You will supervise reablement support staff and manage care elements for service users, helping people regain independence at home.

The role requires experience in community care, ability to supervise, and a willingness to undertake NVQ/QCF Level 3 training if needed. A valid driving licence and readiness to travel within the city are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering care to vulnerable adults in the community.
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff and complete assessments.
• Willingness to undertake training to complete NVQ/QCF Level 3 if needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise reablement support assistants and manage the care element of service users' time with the service.
• Support people to leave hospital earlier and promote independence at home.
• Complete assessments and set/review goals with service users in their own homes.

Skills

Supervise staff

Communication skills

Data entry

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Full Time, Permanent Are you an experienced care or reablement worker looking for your next career move? Are you caring, reliable and able to deliver compassionate person‑centred support? Are you looking for a job which is rewarding in which you help those most in need?

We are looking for Senior Reablement Support Assistant to join an established team within the city‑wide Reablement Service.

You will be part of the process that supports people to leave hospital earlier, after an illness or fall which has affected their confidence and ability to carry out the activities of daily living.

We work with people for a period of up to 42 days to promote their confidence and maximise their independence. You will be supervising reablement support assistants and managing the care element of the service users time with the service.

What do I need to have?

You will have experience in providing care to vulnerable adults in the community, and an NVQ/QCF level 3 or equivalent qualification or will be willing to undertake training to complete this whilst in the role. Effective communication skills are key, as is the ability to supervise and motivate your staff and complete assessments and set/review goals with service users in their own homes.

You will have a flexible response to changing needs, be able to work effectively as part of a team and to work without direct supervision. You will also be competent/confident in both using and supporting the use of technology including data entry.

Please note a valid driving licence, access to a motorised vehicle, and willingness to obtain relevant vehicle business insurance are vital. Be aware that Bristol is subject to Clean Air Zone regulations, which means that older and more polluting vehicles may be charged for travelling into the city.

Please not that sponsorship is not available for these posts/vacancies. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

Diverse, friendly, and independently minded, Bristol is celebrated as one of the country's most desirable cities in which to live and work. That is something we wholeheartedly agree with - and why we go the extra mile to support our people with a good work‑life balance. Join us, and you'll thrive in our agile, collaborative environment, with every opportunity to build on your existing skills and develop new ones.

In this role you can expect a full induction and ongoing training to develop your skills and knowledge. We will cover the cost of your Enhanced DBS Check. We will also provide you with a uniform, PPE, and a mobile phone for work.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high‑profile organisation.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer

We value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Liz Ball (Team Leader - South) Bristol Community Links South Langhill Ave Bristol BS4 1TN E-Mail: liz.ball1 @bristol.gov.uk At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.