Support Worker (Reablement Service)

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is looking for Support Workers to join their Reablement Team. The role involves helping individuals regain independence after illness or injury through tailored support. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, possess strong communication skills, and work well in a team. Various part-time positions are available offering excellent training and development opportunities, along with significant employee benefits. This is a rewarding role that directly impacts individuals' lives.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

Access to a wide range of training and development

Confidential counselling service

Great wellbeing offer

Qualifications

• Motivated and proactive individual with a commitment to quality.
• Experience in supporting individuals post-illness or injury is beneficial.
• Ability to treat others with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals regain independence and confidence post-illness.
• Create tailored reablement plans for individuals.
• Support a varied range of activities in a team environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker (Reablement Service) (Ref: POS013296)

Salary £25,989 per annum (pro rata) Salary Band £20,001 to £30,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Part time

Job and Application details

Categories Social Care - Adult Service
Directorate N/A Published Date 06/11/2025 Closing Date 23/11/2025

Please note Darlington Borough Council don't offer Certificate of Sponsorship.

We are looking for compassionate, motivated and proactive individuals to join our Reablement Team. As a Reablement Support Worker you will play a key role in helping people regain independence and confidence after illness, injury or a hospital stay – supporting them to live as independently as possible in their own home.

You will work closely with individuals to create tailored reablement plans, focusing on what they can do, not what they can't. Every day is different, every small success makes a big difference.

We have several permanent posts available for Support Workers who are innovative, enthusiastic and have good communication skills to come and join our Reablement Team:

• 1 x 30 hour per week
• 3 x 24 hours per week
• 1 x 18 hour per week

Our main priority is to find people with the right attitude and behaviours to join the team and we will provide you with training for all the required work tasks, as well as the opportunity to shadow existing colleagues as part of your induction.

Above all we are looking for people who:

• Want to be the best they can in the role and are committed to quality
• Treat others with dignity and respect
• Work well as part of a team

You can expect to receive regular supervision and appraisal, outstanding training and development opportunities. The duties are varied and no two days are the same. The role is extremely rewarding and you can make an important difference to the individuals you are supporting.

The service operates over a 7 day period from 7.30am – 10pm based on a shift rota including some weekends on a 12 week rota.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro‑rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme (if applicable)
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

General Information for Applicants

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and job itself please contact Yvonne Sowden Team Manager on [phone]

If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or [e-mail].

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

All posts require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure and Adults Barred List check.