Job Description

About the Role
Are you passionate about enabling adults to live independently, safely, and well in their own homes? Southampton City Council's Reablement Service is seeking a dedicated Reablement Assessor to join our team on a 6-month fixed term basis.
As a Reablement Assessor, you will:

• Work with individuals and their families/circles of support, having conversations about what matters most to them.
• Complete strengths-based assessments that promote independence, health, and wellbeing.
• Create and review outcome-focused plans, negotiating and coordinating resources to meet needs.
• Prevent harm and manage risk in line with the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal, keeping the person at the centre of planning and promoting positive risk-taking.
• Help people build resilience and achieve outcomes important to them by providing accurate support, information, advice, and guidance, and connecting them to wider networks of opportunity and support.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure a high-quality, responsive service leading to positive outcomes for adults with care and support needs.

About You
We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care (essential).
• Has experience working with adults in a social care setting, ideally with knowledge of strengths-based approaches and outcome-focused planning.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with service users, families, and colleagues.
• Is confident in managing risk and safeguarding, with a commitment to promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Is proactive, resilient, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Is committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• Is able to work a 2-week rota pattern, including weekends and unsocial hours as required.
• Is a driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes (essential).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team making a real impact in the Southampton community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including support to progress within Adult Social Care.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave.
• A chance to shape and improve services for adults in Southampton.

What we can offer you:
Salary: The salary band for this role is 37,280 - 40,778. The starting salary is 37,280 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent

with 16.8% employer contribution * Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)

• Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit:
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the role, please contact the Registered Manager, Leah Johnstone, at .
Recruitment contact details:
Email:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit
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Organisation
Southampton City Council
Service Area
Adult Social Care
Job Location
Sembal House
Contract Length
Fixed term for 6 months
Work Hours
Full time 37 hours per week
Salary
37,280 - 40,778 per annum
Special Requirements
Enhanced DBS will be required
Closing Date
25/01/2026
Job Reference
16314
Documents
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