Care Assistant - Reablement

Join Home Healthcare Connected as a Reablement Care Worker in Portsmouth & Havant and receive a £250 Joining Bonus!*
You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes.
As a Reablement Care Worker, you'll provide short-term support to people in their own homes, often following a hospital stay, illness, injury or surgery. You'll help people rebuild their confidence, regain independence and relearn everyday skills so they can continue living at home as safely and independently as possible.
This is a vital service that helps people leave hospital sooner, supports their recovery and reduces pressure on the NHS.
We have work available across the area, including Portsmouth, Havant, Hayling, Waterlooville, Emsworth, Petersfield, Gosport, Fareham, Cosham, Portchester, Titchfield, Whiteley, Hedge End and Wickham.

Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you a rewarding role where you'll genuinely make a difference every day!

More about this role:

As a Reablement Care Worker, your role is about much more than providing care. You'll support people to regain the skills and confidence they need to live independently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out initial assessments: You'll receive bespoke training to carry out initial reablement assessments, helping you understand what matters to each person, what they can already do and where they may need support.
• Setting SMART goals together: You'll work with individuals to agree specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals that support their recovery and independence.
• Supporting everyday activities: You might help someone rebuild their washing and dressing routine, prepare meals or move around their home with greater confidence. You'll encourage people to do as much as possible for themselves, providing support where needed.
• Monitoring progress: You'll record what each person has achieved, the support they've needed and any changes in their abilities or confidence. You'll use these observations to review goals and adapt support.
• Helping prevent hospital admissions: You'll look out for changes in mobility, wellbeing or someone's ability to manage daily tasks and report any concerns promptly.
• Supporting long-term independence: As reablement comes to an end, you'll help identify whether someone can manage independently or would benefit from ongoing care, equipment or technology.

Shift patterns, pay and requirements:

• Block pay: You'll be paid your hourly rate for the full shift, including travel time between visits.
• Shift patterns: Available blocks are 07:00–11:00, 11:00–14:00, 15:00–18:00 and 18:00–22:00. Depending on business needs, longer shifts of 07:00–14:00 or 15:00–22:00 may also be available.
• Mileage: Paid at 35p per mile, in addition to your hourly pay.
• Working hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities available, with some weekend work required.
• Driving: You'll need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work, as you'll travel between people's homes.
• Experience: Previous care experience is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided, including bespoke training in initial reablement assessments and setting SMART goals.

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rate.
• Mileage paid at 35p per mile.
• Holiday pay and pension scheme.
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided.
• Access to our benefits and discounts platform, BHN Extras, alongside eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme.
• Exclusive discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more.
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies.
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQs, with plenty of opportunities for progression. 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our Care Friends referral scheme – £400 per referral.

Join Our Caring Community

Whether you already have professional care experience, have cared for a loved one or simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience and understanding are what matter most.
As a Reablement Care Worker, you'll play an important role in helping people regain their independence, confidence and quality of life. We'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Your responsibilities may also include assisting with personal care, including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals and helping with domestic tasks.
But your true impact lies in the encouragement, companionship and reassurance you bring to the people you support.

Home Healthcare Connected makes caring easier with our carer app

We've brought homecare into the 21st century by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients.
Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we support.
You really can care better as a member of our team!
If you're looking for a truly rewarding role where you can help people rebuild their independence and make a genuine difference to their lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
*£250 joining bonus – T&Cs apply. Reablement contract only, payable after successful completion of probation.

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