Norfolk County Council
Reablement Assistant Practitioner 10831
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Reablement Assistant Practitioner 10831
Reablement Assistant Practitioner
37 hours per week | £32,061 to £33,699 per annum | Grade G
Location: The Hive, Norwich Community Hospital, Norwich
Would you like to work in the community as part of our team of Occupational Therapists and Support Workers, creating person-centred personal plans that help people set and achieve their goals following an illness?
Then this role is for you.
Role Overview
We have opportunities available to visit people in their own homes in Norwich and surrounding areas.
Norfolk First Support delivers services to adults across Norfolk in their own homes for up to 6 weeks, assisting them to regain skills they may have lost following an illness or hospital admission, enabling them to regain their independence while also reviewing any ongoing support needed.
In this role, Resembling Assistant Practitioner, you will:
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Be part of a multidisciplinary assessment team.
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Work alongside other Social Care professionals to support people who may have recently been discharged from hospital or where they have a change of circumstances requiring home support.
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Assess and review daily living needs.
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Develop personalised plans to help individuals regain skills and confidence to remain independent in their home.
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Complete a Care Act Assessment if ongoing services are required.
All training will be provided to ensure competence and confidence in delivering this critical role.
Responsibilities
- Assessment & Planning:
- Evaluate and monitor daily living needs.
- Create tailored plans to facilitate skill recovery and confidence-building for independence.
- Conduct Care Act Assessments (if required).
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Collaboration: Work alongside Social Care professionals, showcasing interdisciplinary teamwork.
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Client-Side Work: Conduct visits primarily within Norwich and surrounding areas.
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Judgement & Prioritisation:
- Apply discretion when planning and prioritising workload.
- Exercise initiative in person-centred care.
Working Pattern:
- Current contract hours are Monday to Friday.
- Weekend work is only possible if reinstated via rota or service need in the future.
Key Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Experience: Working with people in a Social Care or similar context.
- Communication: Ability to engage clearly and empathetically with both clients and professionals.
- Policy Knowledge: Understanding of current Health and Social Care policies, practices, and legislation.
- Situational Awareness: Capacity to assess environments, make considered judgements, and adapt approaches swiftly.
Side Notes
- Current Internal applicants (due to restructures or redeployment) may receive priority consideration.
Useful Information
Contact for Discussion
If you’d like to discuss this role further, please contact the: Norfolk First Response Business Support Team at nfrbusinesssupport@norfolk.gov.uk.
Note: This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Applications are reviewed regularly, so you need not wait until the closing date to apply.
Deadlines
- For employees requiring redeployment or at-risk internally: 09 July 2026
- All other applicants: 16 July 2026
(Before applying, read the Job Description and Person Specification to confirm eligibility.)
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Benefits at Norfolk County Council
Competition Package:
- Profit-related: Competitive starting salary.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous entitlements to yearly leave.
- Support Services:
- Fast-track physiotherapy.
- Free counselling programme.
- Flexibility:
- Options such as flex-time, part-time, remote/hybrid roles (dependent on actual role/needs).
- Discounts via ‘Norfolk Rewards’, enabling savings on, for example:
- Groceries, fashion, holidays.
- New technology, fitness subscriptions, culture (theatres, cinemas).
- Convenience: A Blue Light card for employees in Fire or Social Care roles.
- Relocation assistance: Help with moving expenses (where applicable).
- Expense advances: Temporary cover for work-related travel costs.
- Pension scheme benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions.
- Life assurance, dependant’s benefits, death-in-service payments.
- Financial incentives:
- Explore options for additional pension support.
- Access to tax-efficient car lease schemes (low-emission vehicles).
- Recruitment incentives: Payment for referring successful job candidate referrals.
Extra Resources
- Further information on staff terms and conditions is available here.
Existing teammates?
Internal vacancies are listed at myOracle portal (accessed via either @norfolk.gov.uk, @nccal.ac.uk email accounts).
Norfolk County Council is an inclusive employer. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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