Overview
Forest Court is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious individual to join the team as a Reablement Lead. You will help embed strengths-based approaches to enable individuals to maximise their potential. This role is located at Forest Court Care Home, Totton. Contract: Permanent. Salary: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum. Closing Date: 12 October 2025.
Responsibilities
* Lead and embed strengths-based approaches to support individuals in maximising their potential.
* Support the Registered Manager in delivering high standards of person-centred, holistic care.
* Play a key role in the Discharge to Assess provision, helping individuals transition safely from hospital to continued care.
* Collaborate with hospital and community teams to provide short-term reablement and assessment placements.
* Provide leadership to the staffing team, promoting independence and developing quality working practices.
What we’re looking for
* Relevant professional registration such as Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, ROVI, RGN or Social Worker.
* Proven experience working with older people with complex care needs, ideally in a hospital or clinical setting.
* Passionate about supporting residents to achieve independence and meaningful outcomes.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, transitional environment.
* Positive attitude, dynamic approach, and natural problem-solving abilities.
* Committed to creating meaningful change and delivering high-quality care.
Additional information
* Make a difference: Help ensure residents can participate in meaningful activities, communicate effectively and manage daily living tasks. The role can be emotionally challenging, but your commitment will have a lasting impact.
* Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
* Professional growth: Ongoing development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
* Employee support: Access to Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support, including 24/7 helpline, online resources, and legal/financial advice.
* Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
This role involves some nights, weekend and bank holidays working, with enhancements paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
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Job details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
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