City of Wolverhampton Council is recruiting dedicated Reablement Support Workers to join its adult social care services in Wolverhampton. These permanent part-time positions offer a rewarding opportunity to support individuals in regaining confidence, independence, and quality of life within their own homes and communities.
The council is seeking motivated applicants who are passionate about delivering person-centredreablement services. In this role, you will work creatively to support and motivate individuals, helping them achieve positive outcomes that maximise independence, interaction, and active participation in daily life. The focus is on enabling people to do things for themselves rather than doing things for them, promoting long-term wellbeing and self-reliance.
Successful candidates will demonstrate empathy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to empowering people to reach their goals. An interest in reablement, rehabilitation, or community-based care is essential, alongside the ability to adapt support approaches to meet individual needs. Experience in care or support work is beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally valued.
The council is offering five permanent roles, each working 25 hours per week, providing stable employment, structured support, and opportunities for professional development within a respected local authority. These roles are ideal for individuals seeking meaningful part-time work in health and social care with long-term career prospects.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a fulfilling career in reablement services while making a genuine difference to the lives of adults across Wolverhampton.
Position: Reablement Support Worker
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £20,286 – £22,769 Actual Salary
Location: Wolverhampton
Job Introduction
Reablement Support Worker – HARP Team
Salary- £20,286 – 22,769 Actual Salary (Grade 5)
Permanent 5 x 25 hour posts
Workstyle Based at Bradley Reablement Centre – Successful applicants will be required to work on a rota basis between the hours of 7.30am – 10pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
The HARP Team has an exciting opportunity for permanent reablement support workers to join our team. The HARP Teamwork across Wolverhampton City providing support to adults in their own homes, rated as ‘good’ in our last CQC inspection.
The HARP Team is committed to providing opportunity, choice, involvement & control to all individuals that we support. We take immense pride in the work we do and place people we support at the heart of every decision we make. We are looking for applicants who are committed to develop creative ways to support & motivate individuals to achieve good outcomes that maximise interaction, involvement & independence.
Applications for the role of Reablement Support Worker would be welcomed from applicants who:
- Share our commitment to provide choice, opportunity, involvement & control to all individuals.
- Can identify & create opportunities for individuals to meet their goals and outcomes.
- Develop creative ways to motivate & encourage participation in day-to-day routines
- Enable & promote independence for individuals.
- Provide safe & compassionate care & support within a regulated service.
- Experience of working with adults in a community-based service or Regulated Residential Service.
- All applicants should note that this post will require an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.
If you are interested in applying and require more information about the post please contact registered manager, Karen Atkins 01902 553453 e-mail karen.atkins@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for ‘touch down’ space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
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Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We’ve received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers – we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect – Learn more about the staff equality forums here
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Open until filled