Reablement & Bridging Senior Care Officer

Job Title: Reablement & Bridging Senior Care Officer
Department: Adults, Housing & Communities - Independent Living Services
Location: Cardiff (community, office and hybrid working across Cardiff)
Reports to: Reablement & Bridging Locality Team Lead
Hours: 37 hours per week, rota basis (any 5 days from 7, 7am-10pm)

This senior role is based in Cardiff within the Community Reablement Team, supporting adults to regain independence at home following illness or hospital stays.

You will work with individuals with more complex needs, providing person-centred care and support, while leading and supervising a team of Reablement Care Workers delivering services across Cardiff.

• Line manage and supervise a team of Reablement Care Workers, ensuring high standards of care

• Support complex cases by delivering strength-based, person-centred care

• Monitor client progress and provide feedback to senior staff

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies

• Promote independence, informed choice, and positive risk management

• Maintain accurate records for staff and service users

• Mentor staff and provide day‑to‑day guidance in the community

• Maintain professional registration and required training

• Experience working with older adults and/or people with disabilities in a care setting

• QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

• Registered with Social Care Wales

• Experience supervising or supporting staff

• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills

• Ability to work to deadlines and as part of a team

• QCF Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care

• Knowledge of regulated care standards

• Ability to communicate in Welsh

The role requires flexible working across Cardiff, including evenings and weekends.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Enhanced background checks and ongoing safeguarding training are required.

This post requires a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable adults.