Reablement Support Officer Reablement West Rehabilitation

Connected Local Government; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northampton seeks Reablement Support Officers to support individuals in regaining independence. The role involves traveling to homes, case-managing reablement journeys, and providing personal care. Candidates should have experience in health or social care, an NVQ level 2 qualification, and a driving licence. This position offers a flexible schedule with a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Immediate life cover

Ill-health protection

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a health or social care setting.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Visit multiple individuals at home to monitor progress.
• Case-manage reablement journeys from assessment to discharge.
• Plan and support residents in achieving their reablement goals.
• Signpost to other agencies.

Skills

Confident working independently

Handling unexpected situations

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Our Reablement Support Officers work with a number of people in the community each day. You’ll travel to the people’s homes to support them with regaining skills and confidence to enable them to become more independent, actively promoting their choice and dignity.

It’s an incredibly rewarding role; every day and every visit are different. You’ll work with autonomy and independence but within a close‑knitted team and will receive regular support from the Reablement Team Manager. You’ll also collaborate closely with other health partners such as the intermediate care team.

Shift pattern

Cycle: 4 days on, followed by 4 days off. Shift breakdown per 4‑day block: 2 Morning shifts (07:00–16:00), 2 Evening shifts (13:30–22:30). Total weekly hours: 31.5.

Pay: £14.88–£15.68 per hour depending on experience. Rate of pay also includes 45p per mile.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (29 days for senior managers), plus 5 days linked to continuous service and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Immediate life cover (3× your annual salary from day one).
• Ill‑health protection.
• Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out.
• Car lease scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured) – telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support, medical information.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working options.

What will you be doing?

• Visit multiple individuals at home, independently or with a colleague, to monitor progress and support day‑to‑day activities (personal care, meal preparation, mobility, community access).
• Case‑manage reablement journeys from assessment to discharge.
• Plan and support residents in achieving their reablement goals.
• Signpost to other agencies (Assistive Technology, Age UK, Northamptonshire Carers, etc.).

About you

• Confident working independently and able to handle unexpected situations.
• Previous experience within a health or social care setting.
• NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (or willingness to work towards it).
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle; will travel countywide within Northamptonshire.
• Enhanced DBS certificate (subject to an enhanced DBS certificate at cost).

About us

West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to diversity, equality, equity and inclusion. We foster a culture of continual improvement and support the growth of our people through flexible working, training and development, and a range of employee benefits.

For a further discussion or information about this role, please email [e-mail].