Reablement Team Leader

Surrey County Council

  • Camberley, Surrey Surrey Heath, Surrey
  • £33,552 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 19 days ago
Details
  • Title: Reablement Team Leader
  • Reference: SCC/TP/288851/3545
  • Positions: 2
  • Salary: £33,552 per annum
  • Category: Care - Adults
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Working hours: 36 hours per week
  • Posted on: 8 August 2025
  • Closing date: 27 August 2025
  • Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
  • Location: Surrey Heath Borough Council Building, Surrey Heath House, Knoll Road, Camberley, GU15 3HD
DescriptionWe are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.This role has a starting salary of £33,552 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.We are excited to be hiring 2 new Reablement Team Leaders to join our fantastic Reablement Service. The posts will be based in Camberley, working across the Surrey Heath area.The roles will include both office-based and remote working.Rewards and Benefits
  • 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
  • Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
  • Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
  • Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
  • A generous local government salary related pension
  • Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
  • 2 paid volunteering days per year
  • Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the TeamThe aim of the Reablement Service is to enable individuals to stay living in their own homes for as long as possible. The service works with individuals for a period of up to six weeks to help them achieve their potential and to recommend onward referral for any future care needs.The Reablement service works with local health and social care providers to enable residents to maximise their levels of independence either following a spell in hospital or prevent an unnecessary admission to hospital.About the RoleAs a Team Leader you will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day work of the team in order to deliver a high quality service in accordance with regulatory requirements. This will include triaging all cases needing reablement support and managing a small team of Reablement Assistants and Integrated Reablement Workers to support people to achieve their support plan goals. You will work part of your hours on a rolling weekend rota and will work closely with Team Leaders in other areas to supporting the wider Reablement Service and co-ordinate staff rotas.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
  • Experience in developing and reviewing reablement programmes that promote independence.
  • Proven ability to manage and support a staff team effectively.
  • Skilled in planning, prioritising and managing a caseload, with confidence to seek guidance when needed.
  • Flexible approach to working across different areas and building relationships with local partners.
  • Proficient in using a range of IT systems to support service delivery.
Application ProcessAs part of your application you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions: * Can you describe a time when you developed or reviewed a reablement or support programme that helped someone regain independence? What approach did you take and what was the outcome?
  • Tell us about your experience managing a team in a health or social care setting. How did you ensure high performance and support staff with their development?
  • Give an example of how you've managed a complex caseload. How did you prioritise tasks and seek guidance when needed?
  • Can you share an example of when you had to work flexibly across different locations or teams to support staff and build effective relationships with external partners?
Contact usPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.For an informal discussion please contact the Reablement Recruitment Team via email.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24/08/2025 with interviews to follow.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Local Government ReorganisationSurrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!Please see more information here:Our BehavioursThe Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
  • The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
  • The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download
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