Reablement Support Worker

Working Hours:

30 Hours per week / Part-Time
Contract Type:
Permanent / Pro Rata
Additional Payments: 10% Flexibility Payment, Casual Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 11.59pm, 13 March 2026

Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Legal right to Work:
  In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
• Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation.
  
  You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
• Qualification - To hold or be willing to undertake and achieve a Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma (QCF)
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
  
  We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
• Evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to Health or social care or Children or vulnerable adults.
• Proof of identity including a recent photograph.
• Full Employment history.

The Reablement team provides a life‑changing service to the people of Manchester by helping them to regain or attain as much independence as they can in their own homes. Our Reablement Support Workers do this by motivating and inspiring people to re‑learn daily skills and enhance their quality of life.

You will be fully trained to assist people to meet their care needs, which can range from motivational support to personal care. This is a community‑based role and involves travelling to support people in their own homes.

The position of Reablement Support Worker is for Central Reablement covering the Central Manchester area. Successful candidates will be expected to work citywide when required.

You will work to individualised support/goal plans, with the aim of encouraging people to do these things for themselves, wherever possible. We also promote and supply tech equipment to help people.

This role involves shift work that meets the needs of the citizens, typically 8.00–14.00 hrs and 16.00–22.00 hrs. Successful applicants will work on a rota provided in advance to cover shifts that also include weekends and bank holidays. The successful candidate will be required to commit to the rota pattern.

• Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension – enrolment in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up. Includes life cover of three‑times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time to bond with a newborn or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – access discounts on the weekly shop, holidays, days out with MCR+, phone contracts,…