Reablement Support Worker
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,403 to £28,142 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 10% Flexibility Payment, Casual Car User Allowance |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Greater Manchester, North West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Manchester City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7077 |
Summary
The successful candidate will be supporting both female and male service users with tasks to provide personal care. For reasons of privacy and dignity, this post is open to female applicants only and is an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note that these vacancies will mainly be for the South Reablement Team and it will not be possible to transfer to the North or Central Teams.
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. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
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.
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.
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 South Reablement Team covers the following areas: Sharston, Baguley, Woodhouse Park, Northern Moor, Brooklands, Northenden, Newall Green, Chorlton Park, Didsbury East and West, Old Moat, Withington, and Burnage.
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.
Please note that these vacancies will mainly be for the South Reablement Team and it will not be possible to transfer to the North or Central Teams.
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. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
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.
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.
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 South Reablement Team covers the following areas: Sharston, Baguley, Woodhouse Park, Northern Moor, Brooklands, Northenden, Newall Green, Chorlton Park, Didsbury East and West, Old Moat, Withington, and Burnage.
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.
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