Reablement Service Practitioner
The Guardian
Gosport
Salary
See original advert
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 October 2026
42 days left
Job description
As a Reablement Service Practitioner, you’ll be working across all disciplines within the Reablement service including occupational therapy and the community response team (CRT). You’ll be part of a progressive team, using an enabling, adaptive approach, supporting people to live in their own homes where possible, and in the least restrictive way.
What you’ll do
Alongside a multi-disciplinary team of Health and Social Care professionals, you’ll triage referrals, complete holistic assessments of need and plan supportive interventions.Use a strengths-based approach when providing advice and information throughout someone’s reablement journey, enabling them to problem solve and make informed decisions.Build positive working relationships with service users and their wider support network, healthcare professionals and local community networks.Support professional practitioners with safeguarding cases. What we’re looking for:
Experience in a Reablement, Rehabilitation, Health or Social Care setting is preferred but not essential.General knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 is preferred but not essential.Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.Detail-orientated and able to assess risks, needs and analyse information.Demonstrates patience, compassion and empathy, treating service users with dignity and respect in all interactions.
Make a Difference: Work in partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire. Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities, including formal qualification routes and a comprehensive suite of management training. All team members obtain a Care Certificate once in post, fully funded by the council. Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Working Patterns
Our Service runs 07:00-21:00 every day of the year, therefore you’ll be required to work evenings and/or public holidays and/or weekends as part of your Normal Working Hours for which enhancements are paid and days off in lieu can be accommodated. The current working hours for this position are a mix of day shifts 08:30 - 17:00 and evening shifts 13:00 - 21:00 on a 7-week rolling rota. Requirements to work weekends will be 1 in 7 pattern - hours 08:30 - 17:00. Working patterns are subject to change based on service requirements; any changes will be formally discussed and agreed with you. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Senior Care Assistant, Senior Case Worker, Senior Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Rehabilitation Worker, Occupational Therapist Assistant.
How to apply
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Provenance
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Reed
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
1 September 2026
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