STEPS Community Reablement Officer (CDC)

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

LG pension scheme

Wellbeing support & staff networks

Development & training opportunities

Staff discounts & benefits schemes

Benefits booklet

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking a STEPS Community Reablement Officer to join the team. Based at Holmescarr Centre, Rossington, you will work 25 hours per week on a 14‑day rota, evenings or mornings, on a permanent contract.

You will support people in their own homes for up to six weeks after hospital stays, helping maintain independence with practical support, personal care, mobility transfers, meals, safeguarding and risk assessments, with enhanced DBS required.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care settings and ability to work in a reablement context.
• Ability to work evenings or mornings on a 14-day rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and mobility support.
• Assist with medication, meals and daily living tasks.
• Understand safeguarding and risk assessments to promote safety and independence.

Job description

STEPS Community Reablement Officer (CDC)

Job details

Salary Grade 6, £27,274 - £28,153 (pro-rata for 25 hours) + All Inclusive Allowance

Contractual hours 25

Basis Part time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Care

Date posted 01/10/2026

Job reference REQ24046

Job description

Based at: Holmescarr Centre, Rossington, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 6, £27,274 - £28,153 (pro-rata for 25 hours) + All Inclusive Allowance

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, 25 Hours per week, working a 14-day rota pattern on evenings or mornings

Closing date: 18 October 2026

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of STEPS Community Reablement Officer.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join City of Doncaster Council.

Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role?

Could you make a difference to people's lives and work in social care? Are you looking for the right opportunity to try?

STEPS team (Short Term Enablement Programme) need a Community Reablement Officer that can demonstrate the 6 C’s.

Care –Compassion – Competence – Communication – Courage – Commitment

You will support people in their own home for up to 6 weeks following a hospital stay or to prevent a hospital admission. You will assist and support people to live how they choose in a safe environment while promoting independence with practical support as agreed in their support plan; this is called reablement.

Responsibilities will include providing personal care, assisting people with mobility transfers following a movement & handling plan, providing support with medication, meals and understand safeguarding and risk assessments.

STEPS are regulated by the Care Quality Commission; you will understand how ways of working in the team makes sure we maintain the highest standard of care and excellence.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Shortlisting – from 19 th Oct

Interviews TBC

For further details or an informal chat, please contact the STEPS team, Tel: [phone]

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

English Fluency Duty Under The Immigration Act 2016: As you are applying for a person facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.

This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.

Essential Driver Post, you will need a full driving license and own transport to travel throughout the borough.

Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU