Reablement Worker
What is a career as a reablement worker in health and social care?
A reablement worker focuses on helping individuals regain their independence after illness, injury, or a hospital stay. Reablement workers support people in re-learning daily living skills, promoting recovery, and reducing reliance on long-term care services.
Key duties:
- Working with patients to regain mobility and independence in daily tasks like dressing, cooking, and personal care, encouraging confidence to manage their own needs.
- Supporting rehabilitation exercises under professional guidance and monitoring progress and adapting support plans.
- Providing emotional support and motivation and liaising with other healthcare teams and professionals to ensure coordinated care.
Entry routes and pay
There are no set entry requirements but expect a good standards of English and Maths and some may ask for qualifications such as GCSEs, NVQs or equivalent.
A starting salary of £23,615 with opportunity to progress up to £25,674 with experience and additional training.
Where can you work?
Care Home
Community
Hospital
Mental Health
