Night Female Care and Support Assistant – Part Time

Job Summary: Night Female Care and Support Assistant (Reablement)

Luton Borough Council is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Reablement Support Worker to join their Adult Social Care team. In this vital role, you will help individuals regain their independence, confidence, and daily living skills following an illness or hospital discharge. By providing short-term, intensive support in the client’s own home, you play a critical role in preventing unnecessary hospital readmissions and helping people return to their normal lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Reablement Support: Assist clients in achieving specific goals to restore their independence (e.g., mobility, personal care, or household tasks).

• Personalized Care: Provide high-quality, dignified support tailored to the individual’s recovery plan.

• Collaboration: Work as part of the Adult Social Care team to ensure transitions from hospital to home are safe and effective.

• Professionalism: Maintain accurate records and communicate progress effectively to supervisors.

Requirements

• Gender: This role is open to women only due to the nature of the personal care required and specific client preference (exemption under the Equality Act 2010).

• Experience: Previous experience in a care or reablement setting is required.

• Commitment: Ability to work 21 hours per week, including a mix of weekdays and weekends.

• Dedication: A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable people to achieve positive outcomes.

Salary and Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive pay structure, which significantly increases for weekend and night work:

Why Choose Reablement?

Working in reablement is distinct from long-term domiciliary care. It is goal-oriented and time-limited. Instead of “doing for” the client, you are “doing with” the client to empower them. If you enjoy seeing the direct, positive impact of your work as clients recover their independence, this role is exceptionally rewarding.

Application Information

• Employer: Luton Borough Council

• Location: Luton, United Kingdom

• Contract: Part-time (21 hours per week)

• Start Date: Immediate

  Luton Borough Council is the local government authority responsible for providing all essential public services for the town and borough of Luton, Bedfordshire. Operating as a unitary authority, it holds the combined powers of both a district and a county council, making it the primary body for local governance, planning, and service delivery in the region.

  Key Council Responsibilities

  • Essential Services: Waste and recycling collection, street cleaning, housing management, and council tax administration.

  • Social & Community Care: Adult and children’s social services, safeguarding, and community center management.

  • Education & Development: School admissions, Special Educational Needs (SEND) support, and libraries.

  • Strategic Growth: Local planning and building control, highways maintenance, and economic development.

  • Local Governance: Managing elections, civil registration (births, deaths, marriages), and licensing (including taxi and premises licensing).

  Key Company Highlights

  Feature	Details
  Authority Type	Unitary Authority (District & County functions combined)
  Headquarters	Town Hall, George Street, Luton, LU1 2BQ
  Service Scope	Full range of local government and civic services
  Political Leadership	Elected council (48 councillors); current administration is Labour
  Unique Asset	Sole owner/operator of London Luton Airport

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  Important Context for Residents and Visitors

  • Unitary Authority Status: Since 1997, the council has independently handled all county-level services (like education and social care) that were previously managed by the now-abolished Bedfordshire County Council.

  • Digital Access: The council prioritizes “doing it online,” offering a comprehensive self-service portal to pay bills, report issues (like potholes or missed bins), and apply for permits.

  • Airport Ownership: Notably, the Council owns London Luton Airport, which serves as a major economic driver and source of revenue for the borough’s community investments.