Community Reablement Officer - Ref: SS01726
G5: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum.
Please Note: This post is restricted to female applicants under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The role requires supporting vulnerable citizens who may require support from a female staff member due to previous experiences. Due to the nature of the work including developing trusting relationships, delivering sensitive, person-centred reablement interventions being female is a genuine occupational requirement and is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
About you:
Are you a confident and effective communicator who enjoys working with others? Do you have the skills to motivate and encourage others to achieve their goals? Do you thrive in a busy, active environment and have the skills to work on your own initiative whilst being a team player. If so then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join the Community Reablement Team.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working collaboratively with the people we support and colleagues to join us as a Reablement Officer and to support activity which maximises independence and wellbeing.
About the job:
As a Reablement Officer you will work with individuals in their own home to support and encourage them to develop or regain skills to live independent and fulfilling lives. You will work closely with the therapy team to deliver bespoke support and contribute to ongoing reviews.
For further information regarding any of the above or for an informal chat please do not hesitate to contact Stacey Dixon, Team Manager on 01922654139 or email [email protected]
View Job Description and Employee Specification
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ – reflects your own voice.
Closing date for applications: 15th July 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early should we receive a large number of applicants.
Walsall Council are committed to supporting Walsall Care Leavers therefore will guarantee an interview for eligible young people leaving care in Walsall that meet the essential job criteria.
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits . Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
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