Senior Reablement Officers - Ref: SS05924
G6: £27803 - £32076 per annum (pay award pending)

What are we looking for?
Successful candidates who have a proven track record of working with citizens to achieve their personal goals and the skills to manage a small team.

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 and active environment, have the skills to work on your own initiative whilst being a team player? If you have experience of managing a small team, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our new service.

As a Senior 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.

Your role will also entail managing reablement officers on a day to day basis, providing 1:1 support and contributing to the development of the staff and team.

In return, we offer a supportive environment, where every level of the organisation is committed to ongoing practice development. We are committed to improving outcomes for residents and your continued professional development. You will receive comprehensive training and development and a rewarding career.

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact:

For further information regarding any of the above or for an informal chat please do not hesitate to contact Sue Lloyd, Principal Occupational Therapist on 07721062980 or email sue.lloyd@walsall.gov.uk

View Job Description & Employee Specification

Closing Date: 3rd October 2024.

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.

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder 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 vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for these positions.

Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.