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This role has a starting salary of £28,546 per annum (pro rata for part time roles), based on a 36-hour working week.

Please be aware that unfortunately this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

We are excited to be hiring new Reablement Practitioners to join our fantastic Reablement teams across Surrey. We have teams based in:

• East 1 – Redhill, Reigate, Horley and Tandridge
• East 2 – Banstead, Epsom, Mole Valley and Elmbridge
• West 1 – Guildford, Waverley, Surrey Heath and Farnham
• West 2 – Runnymede, Spelthorne and Woking

We have full time roles of 36 hours per week and part time roles from 32 hours per week and above.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Team

Our Reablement Service, within our Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Directorate, has undergone a year of transformation, creating new opportunities within our Reablement Practitioner roles. As a therapy-led service, Reablement supports individuals to regain independence following an illness or accident.

About the Role

As a Reablement Practitioner, you will work closely with individuals to help them achieve the SMART goals set out in their reablement support plan. You will carry out assessments and contribute to regular reviews, ensuring that records are accurate, timely and maintained using mobile technology.

The role requires providing respectful, person-centred support with personal care tasks, including assisting individuals with washing, dressing and other aspects of daily living including mobility, medication prompts and the safe use of equipment.

You will act as a trusted assessor, assessing the need for equipment, ordering and fitting items in line with your training, and monitoring ongoing safety. Working collaboratively is central to the role and you will liaise closely with Occupational Therapists, fellow Reablement Practitioners, families, carers and partner agencies. You will also attend daily team huddles to share updates on progress and help ensure support is well coordinated. Throughout your work, you will promote independence, dignity, wellbeing and choice, while helping to prevent hospital admissions and supporting individuals to return home safely.

We welcome applicants with or without previous care experience – full training will be provided.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• A passion for supporting people to live independently.
• The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively in challenging or emotional situations.
• Confidence using mobile devices and basic IT systems.
• The ability to plan your workload, work within timescales and adapt to changing situations.
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Health & Social Care).
• Understanding of equality, diversity and safeguarding (or a willingness to learn).
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role and the flexibility and ability to work a two-weekly rota, including evenings one weekend in two.

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions:

1. Looking at our advert, and considering the Council’s commitment to ensuring that “no one is left behind”, please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
3. What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Reablement Practitioner and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council’s culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Contact us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact reablement.recruitment@surreycc.gov.uk.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 27/09/2026 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.