Norfolk County Council
Reablement Assistant Practitioner 10831
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Reablement Assistant Practitioner 10831
Reablement Assistant Practitioner | 10831 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £32,061 to £33,699 per annum | Grade G | The Hive, Norwich Community Hospital, Norwich
About the Role
Do you enjoy working in the community as part of a multidisciplinary team helping people regain independence after illness? If promoting self-sufficiency through personalised care aligns with your skills, this is the role for you.
Norfolk First Support delivers reablement-based services to adults across Norfolk in their own homes for up to 6 weeks—helping clients regain essential skills, confidence, and overall independence after discharge from hospital or life-changing events.
Your responsibilities include:
- Collaborating in a multidisciplinary assessment team underpinned by Social Care standards
- Conducting home visits in Norwich and surrounding areas as part of a supportive reablement-recovery programme
- Assessing daily living needs, designing personalised plans to rebuild independence, and completing Care Act Assessments where additional support is required
- Utilising your judgement, initiative, and professionalism in developing client-centred solutions
Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Contribute to a team-based rehabilitation focus, ensuring client accessibility in their home environment
- Assess and plan to remove barriers to independence, tailoring interventions to meet specific needs
- Support individuals at critical transitional stages (e.g., post-hospital discharge, illness recovery)
- Act within legal and policy frameworks of Health and Social Care while maintaining clarity and ethics in interactions
- Provide ongoing care reviews and advocate for sustainable living solutions with constructive outcomes
- Asset current organisational documentation and reflect best practice to support your team’s effectiveness
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Practical Employment Details
- Location: The Hive, Norwich Community Hospital, with fieldwork across homes in the area
- Hours and Flexibility: Core hours Monday–Friday, with potential introduction of flexible (rota) weekend availability based on operational needs
Requirements
To apply for the Reablement Assistant Practitioner position, we seek candidates who can demonstrate:
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant practical experience in community-based or supportive roles
- A keen understanding of person-centred care, especially in re-enabling independence
- Familiarity with current Health & Social Care policies and legislation
Skills and Attributes
- Strong foundations in problem-solving, multi-tasking, and adaptability
- Clear communication with diverse populations—including service users, associates, and external professionals
- Confident navigation of judgement-heavy environments, with an ability to act decisively in professional settings
- Note: This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Benefits
Working for Norfolk County Council offers a comprehensive benefits package:
Financial and Lifestyle Perks
- Competitive salary, aligned with professional standards and hard work
- Generous holidays plus health and wellbeing services including:
- Fast-track physiotherapy
- Free professional counselling services
Flexibility and Support
- Flexible solutions including:
- Flexi-time and part-time arrangements
- Remote/unspecified hybrid work based on operational necessity
- ‘Norfolk Rewards’ discount programme – Access to nationwide savings including groceries, fashion, tech, gym memberships, and entertainment
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Additional Employee Benefits
- Blue Light Card for fire and social care professionals
- Relocation and travel stipends for operational needs
- Local Government Pension Scheme with exceptional employer contributions:
- Including life assurance, death in service provisions, dependants' pension plans
- Tax-efficient perks: Accelerated pension building and bike leasing options
- Eco-favorable mobility: Opportunity to lease low-emission vehicles via a council-backed car scheme
- Referral rewards: Financial payments for recruiting hard-to-fill positions
Support and Resources
For further details:
- Full Job Description & Person Specification → Download
For informational clarity:
- Visit our Terms & Conditions
Current staff can also explore opportunities internally via myOracle portal.
Application Timeline
- Redeployment consideration deadlines: 09 July 2026
- All external applications: Closed on 16 July 2026
To discuss the role or submit applications, email: nfrbusinesssupport@norfolk.gov.uk
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