Reablement Support Worker

Be the Difference at Norfolk County Council

Could you help someone regain their confidence and independence?

If you want to make a real difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you – even if you’ve never worked in Social Care before.

At Norfolk First Response our reablement approach supports individuals to do things for themselves. We use techniques that support retraining or regaining skills and building confidence to maximise their independence for a period of up to 6 weeks.

What does the role involve?

You will assist and support individuals in their home with tasks to enable them to regain their independence. This may include personal care, medication administration, supervising transfers and mobility, nutritional and hydration needs.

What we’re looking for

A caring, empathetic person who wants to be the difference in someone’s life

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (to visit people in their homes)

No previous experience required – we’ll provide full training

We have part time hours available based across East Norfolk, on a rota that balances mornings (7:30am–2pm or 8am–2:30pm) and evenings (4:30pm–9pm or 5pm–10pm). Hours are averaged over two weeks, giving you the ability to plan ahead and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Hours to be discussed with candidates at interview.

What we offer

Competitive salary and weekend enhancement

Generous holiday entitlement

Paid travel time and business mileage

Paid training and support to gain your Care Certificate

Free DBS check, uniform, Tablet

Local office base for team support

Plus, a fantastic range of

Norfolk County Council benefits

Health and wellbeing services, including free counselling

Norfolk Rewards discounts on shopping, holidays, tech and more

Blue Light Card for Social Care workers

Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.

Tax-efficient car lease and cycle schemes

Ready to Be the Difference?

Apply today – we review applications regularly, so don’t wait for the closing date.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

For an informal discussion regarding this position please contact NFR Business Support – nfrbusinesssupport@norfolk.gov.uk

Please note

This role is not eligible for skilled worker visa.

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