Reablement Worker

Salary

£26,016 - £26,016 per annum

Salary

£26,016 - £ 26,016 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time, Part Time

Hours per week

1 x 37 and 2 x 3o

Work Base

Sherwood Energy Village, Ollerton, NG22 9FF

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

reablement worker JDPS.pdf – 196KB Competency FrameworkTier 7a

Number of posts

3

Interview date

16 October 2026 Closing Date 12 October 2026 23:55

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and care. We believe in empowering individuals to live independently and with dignity. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.

Are you ready to make a real impact? As a Reablement Worker in our Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START), you will provide essential support to adults in their own homes. Your role will focus on helping individuals regain their independence after illness or crisis, ensuring they feel valued and respected every step of the way.

In this hands-on role, you will:

• Support adults with personal care, mobility, transfers, nutrition, and medication.
• Encourage independence through tailored support plans.
• Collaborate with therapists and managers to ensure safe and effective care.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to your team.
• Communicate sensitively and professionally with people.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to health and safety policies.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or a willingness to work towards it).
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits.
• Basic knowledge of safe working practices and dignity in care.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are committed to excellent customer care and empowering others.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Are flexible and adaptable to changing needs. Please note that shifts are 4 days on and 4 days off, and we provide a service every day of the the year between 7am and 10pm.
• Can handle conflict and challenging situations with grace.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A supportive environment where you can grow and develop.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• A friendly team culture that values your contributions.
• Generous annual leave and a great occupational pension scheme.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a team that is truly rooted in community. If you are passionate about helping others regain their independence, we want to hear from you! Apply today and start your rewarding journey with Nottinghamshire County Council.

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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Joanne Dickinson on 0115 8043127 or by email joanne.dickinson@nottscc.gov.uk.Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.