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Reablement Care Coordinator
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2387344
Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join our Home First Rehab & Reablement team. Our service covers the whole of Salford facilitating clients discharge back into their own home. Our vision for Home First is 'People are in the right place, at the right time - meaning nobody spends more nights away from home than is absolutely necessary'
We are seeking for caring and compassionate people who enjoys interacting and assisting people in their own homes and assisting them with their daily living activities. You will be an excellent team player and also possess excellent communication skills and must be able to work on your own initiative. Candidates must be warm and friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing high quality care and support for the people of Salford.
Due to the role working in the community a Full Driving Licence and the use of own vehicle is essential.
The Home First Reablement Service operates 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm and various shift working is available. The successful applicants will work on a rota that is provided in advance to cover shifts that includes weekends and Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities
- Assess, coordinate and review reablement support to promote recovery, independence and reduced reliance on long-term care.
- Complete person-centred assessments identifying needs, goals, risks and support requirements.
- Develop, implement and review individualised support plans aligned to service user outcomes.
- Liaise with service users, families, carers, providers, Adult Social Care, health professionals and community partners to support effective care.
- Coordinate and monitor visits via Malinko, ensuring timely delivery aligned to assessed need.
- Review progress with service users and providers, adapting plans as needed.
- Coach provider staff on reablement principles and strengths-based practice.
- Support safe discharge planning, identifying ongoing care needs with Adult Social Care.
- Coordinate input from pharmacy, community, voluntary organisations and other agencies.
- Arrange equipment, assistive technology and minor adaptations to support independence.
- Manage a caseload, prioritising assessments, reviews and discharges effectively.
- Maintain accurate records and support performance and quality reporting.
- Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns per policy.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, training, audits and service development.
- Use resources effectively to support service flow and timely discharge.
- Demonstrate NCA values of Care, Appreciate and Inspire.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Details
Date posted
06 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
236-CSS-SW054-26-A
Job locations
St James House
Pendleton Way, Salford, Greater Manchester
Salford
M6 5FW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, or equivalent qualification/experience.
- GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Reablement, Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care or Home First Service.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months' experience in a health, social care, domiciliary care, rehabilitation or community support setting
- Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing support plans.
- Experience of supporting individuals to maximise independence
- Knowledge of person-centred care, dignity, independence and strengths-based practice.
- Understanding of the needs of older people and people with disabilities.
- Awareness of safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessment processes.
Desirable
- Experience coordinating care packages, reviewing reablement outcomes, or working with domiciliary care providers.
- Knowledge of Adult Social Care pathways, Home First, Intermediate Care or Reablement services. Knowledge of local community support networks and voluntary sector services.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with service users, families, carers, care providers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Competent IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
- Ability to prioritise workload, manage a caseload and work independently.
- Ability to coordinate services and respond to changing priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate initiative, problem solve and make appropriate decisions.
- Commitment to promoting independence and delivering person-centred care in line with NCA Values: Care, Appreciate and Inspire.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training, coaching or mentoring staff.
- Experience of coordinating multiple care packages and managing competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using scheduling and rostering systems such as Malinko, Civica Scheduling, or similar care management systems.
- Evidence of leading service improvements, supporting colleagues or contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, or equivalent qualification/experience.
- GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Reablement, Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care or Home First Service.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months' experience in a health, social care, domiciliary care, rehabilitation or community support setting
- Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing support plans.
- Experience of supporting individuals to maximise independence
- Knowledge of person-centred care, dignity, independence and strengths-based practice.
- Understanding of the needs of older people and people with disabilities.
- Awareness of safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessment processes.
Desirable
- Experience coordinating care packages, reviewing reablement outcomes, or working with domiciliary care providers.
- Knowledge of Adult Social Care pathways, Home First, Intermediate Care or Reablement services. Knowledge of local community support networks and voluntary sector services.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with service users, families, carers, care providers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Competent IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
- Ability to prioritise workload, manage a caseload and work independently.
- Ability to coordinate services and respond to changing priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate initiative, problem solve and make appropriate decisions.
- Commitment to promoting independence and delivering person-centred care in line with NCA Values: Care, Appreciate and Inspire.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training, coaching or mentoring staff.
- Experience of coordinating multiple care packages and managing competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using scheduling and rostering systems such as Malinko, Civica Scheduling, or similar care management systems.
- Evidence of leading service improvements, supporting colleagues or contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St James House
Pendleton Way, Salford, Greater Manchester
Salford
M6 5FW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St James House
Pendleton Way, Salford, Greater Manchester
Salford
M6 5FW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)