Reablement Support Worker
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust · Healthcare Assistant · viaNHS Jobs
£25,760–£27,476 a year
- Closing date
- 19 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Healthcare Assistant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5710134
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Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our Urgent Community Response team in Bassetlaw. You will support patients either to prevent an admission or returning home from hospital by delivering person-centred care, rehabilitation, and reablement activities that help them regain independence and prevent unnecessary readmission. Working closely with nurses, therapists, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, you will contribute to safe, timely interventions to maintain a person's ability to remain at home.
This is a mobile, community-based role requiring regular travel across a large county area to visit patients in their homes. You will use electronic patient records, communicate clearly and sensitively with patients and families, and respond flexibly to changing needs within a fast-paced service. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, compassionate, and committed to supporting people to remain safely and independently at home.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of a registered professional participate in the development and maintenance of high-quality care through involvement in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Working at times without direct supervision in patients' own homes, residential homes, or nursing homes.
To provide rehabilitation and care with the aim of improving function for people through individual treatment and care plans and education.
To collect relevant data that will support the effectiveness of clinical intervention.
To facilitate and support timely discharge and inappropriate admissions by supporting the patients to remain as independent as possible and maintain or improve their level of function and quality of life.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
186-1004-26-GH
Job locations
Retford Primary Care Centre
North Road
Retford
DN22 7ED
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist patients with their personal, physical and emotional needs, within the overall programme of care as directed by the registered professional.
To undertake nursing, therapy and social support activities following training and demonstration of competency, delegated by the relevant profession.
To work without direct supervision undertaking tasks delegated by the relevant profession in order to support the team.
To deliver high quality care to patients within the home and clinic setting, respecting patients.
To ensure that consent is obtained before any intervention is implemented.
Respect the patient and carers as individuals always respecting privacy and dignity.
Participate in administering medication, hard collar care, stoma care and eye drops. This list is not exhaustive, but all training and competencies will be offered.
Provides advice which contributes to the care, wellbeing or education of patients, including Health Promotion.
Maintain confidentiality of all information gained during course of duty.
Work flexibly to meet individual health care needs of the patient and carer.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will assist patients with their personal, physical and emotional needs, within the overall programme of care as directed by the registered professional.
To undertake nursing, therapy and social support activities following training and demonstration of competency, delegated by the relevant profession.
To work without direct supervision undertaking tasks delegated by the relevant profession in order to support the team.
To deliver high quality care to patients within the home and clinic setting, respecting patients.
To ensure that consent is obtained before any intervention is implemented.
Respect the patient and carers as individuals always respecting privacy and dignity.
Participate in administering medication, hard collar care, stoma care and eye drops. This list is not exhaustive, but all training and competencies will be offered.
Provides advice which contributes to the care, wellbeing or education of patients, including Health Promotion.
Maintain confidentiality of all information gained during course of duty.
Work flexibly to meet individual health care needs of the patient and carer.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
What you need to do now
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