Rehab and Reablement Support Worker

Rehab and Reablement Support Worker

The closing date is 30 June 2026

We are recruiting a Band 3 Mental Health Support Worker to join a newly established Community Rehabilitation Team (CRT) within Mid and North Hampshire Division. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new, community-based rehabilitation service, supporting people with complex mental health needs to live independently, develop their recovery and maintain stability within the community.

You will provide direct, person-centred support to individuals, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to help people build skills, confidence and social networks. The service focuses on helping people to: maintain their independence, develop daily living skills, build confidence and social inclusion, and sustain living in their own home or supported accommodation. The team works using an assertive outreach model, delivering care in people's homes and community settings.

This is a community-based role, involving travel, lone working and supporting people in a range of settings.

• Work directly with service users to support recovery and wellbeing
• Deliver structured interventions and activities as part of care plans
• Support individuals to manage their social and practical needs
• Assist practitioners in assessment, care planning and review processes
• Build supportive relationships to encourage engagement and independence
• Contribute to a safe, responsive and recovery-focused service
• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals with complex mental health needs
• Promote recovery and independence in the community
• Support individuals to identify their goals and needs, contributing to care planning and reviews
• Assist in delivering care plans and rehabilitation activities under the guidance of qualified practitioners
• Support access to community services, social activities and support networks
• Provide 1:1 support and telephone contact, escalating concerns appropriately
• Monitor and report changes in mental health and risk
• Maintain accurate and timely records
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and build relationships with people who may be distressed or reluctant to engage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Calm, professional approach in challenging or crisis situations
• Commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred care

We are happy to talk Flexible Working – all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Basic IT skills

Experience working with people with mental health needs and supporting individuals in the community.

None specified.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a year (pro rata for part time hours)