Reablement Team Leader

We are looking for an experienced manager to join our South Reablement Service, supporting people to regain independence following illness, injury or hospital discharge. This is a key leadership role within our in-house provider services. The role includes responsibility for regulated activity, with an expectation to achieve Registered Manager status and meet Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the service, ensuring it is safe, effective and well-managed.
• Lead, support and develop a frontline reablement workforce.
• Oversee staffing, workload allocation and service performance.
• Ensure high-quality care that promotes independence and positive outcomes.
• Manage resources and budgets in line with service requirements.
• Maintain compliance with CQC standards and regulatory expectations.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and service development.
• Work in partnership with health and social care colleagues to support effective discharge and community pathways.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, incidents and complaints.

Requirements

• Experience of managing services for adults and leading teams in a care setting.
• Confidence managing operational delivery, including staff, performance and resources.
• Good understanding of reablement or strengths-based approaches.
• Ability to work effectively with people in complex or challenging situations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in practice.

About the role

You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking service, with the opportunity to lead a valued team, influence service development and make a meaningful difference to people’s independence and wellbeing. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements (mixing home and office working).
• Flexible working and flexitime.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

For an informal discussion, please contact Louise Briggs, Team Manager on 07767 656027 or via email.