Reablement Worker
A Reablement worker will help people with daily living activities and sometimes provide personal care usually for up to six weeks, to encourage individuals to develop the confidence to carry out these activities themselves and continue living at home.
Usually provided to people who have just entered the care system including those recovering from an illness or accident.
Day-to-day activities
Key responsibilities:
- Working with individuals to promote their own independence and choice.
- Working closely with other professionals, including occupational therapists and support workers.
- Supporting people with equipment and assistive technology to help them live independently.
- Providing learning and guidance to individuals to help them do daily living activities themselves.
- Providing support with health related tasks including administrating medication.
Requirements for the role
Skills
What you’ll need:
- The ability to treat people with dignity.
- Flexibility and time management.
- Patience.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Digital skills to help people with assistive technology.
- The ability to work well with others.
- An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check would be required.
Qualifications
What you might need:
- No formal entry-level qualifications, applicants must have strong English and numeracy skills (GCSE Grades A-C).
- At least one year’s experience working with individuals care and support needs.
- You could do a college course in care work, Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management.
- Level 3 qualification or Certificate in Healthcare, Care Certificate or willing to work within agreed time scale
Training & Progression
Progression:
- Continuous professional development can help you advance.
- Dementia care or mental health courses can open new job opportunities.
- Move into senior positions like care coordinator, and continue to develop onto social worker and occupational therapist.
View our career pathways tool to help guide you with your future in social care.
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Day in the life…
Have a look at our case studies section where you can get a real insight into what some of these roles are like, watch and listen to some of their stories on getting into care, the amazing benefits and some of the progression opportunities available in social care.
