We are seeking a motivated and Reablement Team Leader to join our team. This role is focused on supporting individuals to regain independence and achieve the best possible outcomes in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage staff rotas to ensure effective service delivery.
• Assess customers needs and complete comprehensive risk assessments.
• Identify and arrange appropriate equipment and support to help customers regain and maintain independence.
• Monitor customer records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review care packages regularly and identify when amendments or additional support may be required.
• Conduct staff supervision meetings and
• Personal Development Reviews.
• Carry out observations of staff practice, providing coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback.
• Promote high standards of care, safeguarding, and person centred support at all times.
• Work collaboratively with customers, families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience working within reablement, home care, or adult social care services.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of risk assessment processes and person centred care planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about empowering people to live as independently as possible and leading and developing a high performing team

How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Closing Date: 30th July 2026 

Interview Date: 13th August 2026 

Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical.

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Enhanced DBS Post 
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.