STEPs Community Reablement Officer

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of STEPS Community Reablement Officer.

Could you make a difference to peoples lives and work in social care, are you looking for the right opportunity to try?

STEPs team (short term enablement programme) need Community Reablement Officers that can demonstrate the 6 C’s.

Care
- Compassion
- Competence – Communication – Courage – Commitment.

You will support people in their own home for up to 6 weeks following a hospital stay or to prevent a hospital admission. You will assist and support people to live how they chose in a safe environment while promoting independence with practical support as agreed in their support plan, this is called reablement.

Responsibilities will include providing personal care, assisting people with mobility transfers following a movement & handling plan, providing support with medication, meals and understand safeguarding and risk assessments.

STEPs are regulated by the Care Quality Commission; you will understand how ways of working in the team makes sure we maintain the highest standard of care and excellence.

You will need a full Driving Licence and own transport to travel throughout the borough.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting - 17thAugust 2026