Reablement Support Worker in Salisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED THU 3 JUL 2025 Jump to job information section

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Details ?sType=NhsJobs#/reference/52Salary :£25,183 - £25,992,plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shiftsHours per week:37 hoursRolling advert:We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.Wiltshire Reablement - Empowering IndependenceIf you are passionate about helping others and looking to start your career in the care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe in nurturing talent from within and offer NVQ apprenticeships and upskilling through practice and skills development.

Main duties of the job Our Reablement Support Workers provide vital assistance to individuals in their homes post-hospital discharge. They play a pivotal role in helping customers achieve their goals, working closely with dedicated occupational therapists to co-develop personalised reablement plans.We are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for helping others who are available on a rota basis between 7am to 10pm 365 days a year. Showcase your flexibility, adaptability, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Embrace teamwork while thriving independently and be part of a rewarding journey, making a positive impact on the lives of others.

About us Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

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Date posted July 2025

Pay scheme Other

Salary £25,183 to £25,992 a year plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number F0041-52Job location sWiltshire CouncilBourne HillSalisburySP1 3UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Reablement Worker (and from time to time other members of the reablement service management team). Your role will be to assist customers to achieve the goals and objectives set-out in their person-centred reablement support plan. This will include: providing customers with personal care and facilitating customers with daily living activities. Specific duties and responsibilities include:Work with customers to help them regain their independence with daily living skills, including washing, dressing, meal preparation, and personal careSafeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of customers as well as colleaguesTake part in staff development programmes, assuming responsibility for own professional development i.e. undertake all mandatory training relevant to the service and part of the training pathway for the role e.g. Care Certificate and specialist reablement trainingAssist customers with the use of mobility aids and assistive equipment where requiredDeliver reablement support in a range of settings. Primarily customers own homes but, if required, also day centres, day hospitals and in the communityAssist customers with moving and positioning, adhering to health & safety requirements as well as organisational policy and proceduresContribute to daily communications, accurate record keeping, recording actions, interventions and incidents in customers recordsParticipate in regular team meetings and customer review meetingsEnsure compliance with the Data Protection Act and maintain customer confidentiality and security of information at all timesCommunicate effectively with the immediate team and other health and social care professionals as appropriateParticipate in own supervisions, appraisals and objective settingAssist the team with general duties if required e.g. office filing, answering telephone calls etcWork as part of the team, offering a flexible approach to staff rosteringAbide by the principles and practice set out in the staff handbookSpecific requirements for this post:To work shifts to meet the needs of the service including early morning, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. An unsocial hours payment for unsocial hours working will be paid where appropriate.To undertake travel across the Wiltshire area to carry out customer visits

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Experience Essential

Experience which demonstrates ability to undertake the role.An understanding of relevant procedures and working practices.Awareness and understanding of the client group.Training and knowledge in a range of procedures and medical equipment to support clients.Basic knowledge of Wiltshire Council professional groups and external agencies, relevant to therole.Sensitivity and empathy to build trusting and supportive relationships with clients and families.Care skills and basic knowledge of mobility, nutrition and financial issues in order to providepractical, emotional support to clients and families.Ability to follow routines, carry out set care plans, record and monitor changes in client conditionBasic literacy and numeracy.Ability to communicate one to one and in small groups with relevant client group

Qualifications EssentialCare Certificate or equivalent skills and

Experience or willingness to undertake the requiredtrainingGeneral level of education to GCSE A*-C or equivalent skills and

Experience Empathy with the elderly and/or people with a disability and an understanding of their needsAbility to work alone and as part of a teamAbility to prioritise and organise own workloadA pleasant and helpful mannerEffective communication both written and oralDesirablePrevious

Experience of providing care and support to the elderly and/or people with a learningdisabilityBasic knowledge of safeguarding.Basic knowledge of regulations relevant to community care

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Experience Essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer

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