Reablement Support Assistant

Salary

Scale 3, SCP5-6, £25,583 – £25,989, pro-rata, £13.26 - £13.47 per hour

Package

25 hours per week, Permanent

Job category/type

Council

Post Ref: CC426

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Located near Savile Park in Halifax, Heatherstones Court is a welcoming reablement and specialist housing service supporting people from 18 years of age and above to regain confidence and independence. Our modern setting includes eight single apartments and three double apartments, providing a safe and comfortable environment where people can receive high quality primary care during their stay.

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and live life to the fullest?

We’re looking for kind, caring, and compassionate individuals with a commitment to uphold each person’s rights, dignity, choice, and respect always. We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Reablement Support Worker with proven experience in medication good practice to join our friendly, supportive team.

Heatherstones Court provides support for

• People on discharge from hospital who need a short period of help and support (Reablement) before getting back to their former self.
• People who are experiencing difficulties in their own home and can no longer access their home because of changes to their health or personal circumstances.
• People who have become homeless because they are unable to return to their own home.
• People may be living in a property which requires urgent repairs or has been assessed as unsafe to reside.

About the Role

At Heatherstones Court our primary goal is to support individuals in achieving their maximum potential in terms of physical, emotional, and social well-being. We believe that with the right support, encouragement, and guidance, individuals can regain their confidence, mobility, and daily living skills to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Our team of dedicated and compassionate care professionals are trained to provide personalised care plans that focus on everyone’s specific needs, goals, and preferences. Through a holistic approach to care, we aim to address not only the physical aspects of reablement but also the emotional and psychological well-being of the people we care for.

As a Reablement Support Worker, you’ll work closely with individuals recovering from illness, injury, or hospital stays, supporting them to rebuild skills, confidence, and independence in their own homes.

You’ll

• Encourage and guide people to carry out daily living activities
• Support safe and accurate medication administration in line with best practice
• Promote wellbeing, dignity, and choice always
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, families, and carers
• Complete

Our Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals who require care and support
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Relationship building skills and the ability to establish trust with people and colleagues.
• A flexible approach to work rotas is required, as we operate a 7-day service shift patterns are from 8 am until 22.00 hrs

In return we provide

• Full induction and on-going training
• A friendly, diverse, dynamic, and supportive team.
• Various routes of progression to other areas within the Council.
• Comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in reablement, domiciliary care, or a similar support role
• Strong knowledge of medication handling, storage, and administration
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• A caring, patient, and empowering approach
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends

We Offer

• Competitive pay and mileage allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to make a real difference every day

If you’re ready to help people, take positive steps towards independence while ensuring safe and effective medication support, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion to learn more, please contact Nicola Gale (Registered Team Manager) on 01422 392229/ 07754859786, or Deputy Manager Georgia Young 07734974938

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Sunday, 21st June 2026 Interview Date: Thursday, 2nd July 2026

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub | Calderdale Council.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

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