About The Role
Assessment and Review Officer
Salary: £28.971| Permanent | Enhanced DBS | Full time
We're looking for a caring, proactive and skilled Assessment and Review Officerto join our Home First team. You'll play a key role in helping adults regain confidence and independence after illness, injury or a period of reduced ability - supporting them to achieve their personal goals and live fulfilling lives in their own homes.
About the Role
As part of our Reablement Service, you'll:
* Complete timely assessments, reviews and support plans that reflect each person's needs, goals and strengths.
* Coach and empower people to take an active role in their own recovery, using a reablement approach that builds confidence and independence.
* Assess and manage risk, ensuring safe, person-centred care.
* Work closely with colleagues, families, carers and partner agencies to deliver consistent and effective support.
* Support the deployment of care staff and contribute to the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality, CQC-compliant service.
* Teach and demonstrate the use of mobility aids and assistive technology.
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic records and documentation.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll make a real and lasting difference to people's lives every day.
About You
You'll be an experienced care professional with:
* Experience of assessing adult care needs, risk management and care planning.
* A background in social care, health care or community settings.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* The ability to work flexibly - independently and as part of a team - to meet service needs 7 days a week.
* A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
You'll also be self-motivated, compassionate, and confident in supporting vulnerable adults while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and professionalism.
Qualifications:
* Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
* Competency certificates in care, manual handling, and simple aids/adaptations (or willingness to obtain).
What We Offer
Join a team that invests in you. We offer a generous package of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth:
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
* Support to gain recognised qualifications and competency certificates.
* A friendly, supportive and inclusive team culture.
* Opportunities to shape and develop the reablement service.
* Great Pension - 6% employer and 4% employee contributions with Aviva.
* Generous Annual Leave - 26 days + 8 bank holidays (rising to after 5 years).
* Flexible Holidays - Buy or sell up to 3 days leave (excl. term-time staff).
* Health & Wellbeing Support - Access to occupational health, short-term counselling, physiotherapy, and 24/7 confidential counselling.
* Healthcare Cash Plan - Claim back up to 100% of everyday healthcare costs (dentist, optician, physio, 24/7 GP consultations, and more).
* Life Assurance - Up to 3x your annual salary.
* Enhanced Pay - Maternity, paternity and sickness benefits.
* Lifestyle Perks - Discounts on groceries, high-street shopping, leisure, dining, airport parking, and vehicle maintenance (service, MOT, fuel cards, and insurance).
* Cycle to Work Scheme - Save on a new bike through salary sacrifice.
* Training & Development - Access to high-quality learning, including care-specific courses.
* Recommend a Friend Bonus - £500 for successful referrals.
* Annual Bonus - £250 contractual bonus plus additional performance bonuses.
* We're proud to offer more than just a job - we offer a supportive, flexible and rewarding workplace where you can grow and thrive.
Join Us
If you're passionate about helping people achieve independence and want to be part of a service that truly makes a difference - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start a rewarding career with Home First.