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Community Reablement Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 18 September 2025
Salary: £25,186 to £26,244 per year, pro rata
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 18 October 2025
Location: Totton, Southampton
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Hampshire County Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HCC621722

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Summary

Help People Thrive at Home!

When someone leaves hospital, everyday tasks can feel overwhelming. As a Community Reablement Assistant, you’ll help people regain their confidence and independence in their own homes - supporting them to live life as fully and independently as possible.

Our Rapid Response service is available from 07:00 to 22:00, every day of the year, enabling us to deliver flexible, timely support whenever it’s needed most. You’ll work on a fixed 3-week rolling rota, so your shifts will include evenings, weekends, and public holidays - for which you’ll receive enhanced pay in line with HCC’s salary policy. You’ll cover the West Hampshire area which includes places such as New Forest, Eastleigh, Totton, Hythe and Romsey.

What you’ll do:
Travel to service users’ homes to:
• Support Daily Routines - Help with washing, dressing, nutrition and continence care.
• Deliver Person-Centred Care - Tailor your support to individual needs.
• Promote Independence - Encourage and enable people to do things for themselves again.
• Provide Reassurance - Motivate and support people through recovery.
• Build Relationships - Work closely with service users, families and your team.

What we’re looking for:
No experience? No problem. We’ll provide full training. What matters most is your:
• Motivation and commitment to helping others
• Compassion, empathy and patience
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work shifts on a rota

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Community Support Assistant, Community Support Worker, Community Care Assistant, Community Care Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Assistant, Reablement Assistant, Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Carer, Support Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Personal Care Assistant.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

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