Chilterns MS Centre

Band 4 Rehab Ass/Therapeutic Leisure

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our team. This role involves providing individual and group therapy activities under the supervision of qualified therapists, coordinating our therapeutic leisure services, and assisting the Clinical Team with specific tasks following appropriate training.

The successful candidate will support service users or their caregivers in managing long-term neurological conditions. They will create, facilitate, and develop a stimulating and engaging programme of activities that promote self-management, healthy adjustment to diagnosis, and independence through various one-on-one and group-based interventions. The role will encourage participants to develop their skills and self-confidence while managing their mental health and wellbeing in a supportive environment.

As well as hands-on treatment delivering treatment sessions on a one-to-one and in groups supported by a team of experienced therapy staff, the post holder will also support therapists in administrative duties, data collection, and equipment checks, and work in collaboration with all other members of the wider team, as appropriate.

Find out more about the role by downloading the full job description and person specification.

Main duties of the job

https://chilternsneurocentre.org/jobs/vacancy-band-4-rehabilitation-assistant-and-therapeutic-leisure-coordinator/

About us

The benefits of working with us include 25 days of pro-rata annual leave plus bank holidays, additional leave during the Centres closure between Christmas and New Year, a pension scheme, carers leave policy, training and development opportunities, work-life balance flexibility, and a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing. We also have an on-site cafe that serves delicious cakes!

If thats not enough, check out what some of our current team have to say about working at the Chilterns Neuro Centre.

Flexible working conditions with strong support for a good work/life balance.

Complete job satisfaction from doing something so worthwhile in a friendly and supportive environment.

Having supportive and visionary leadership that values employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Details

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,066 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0071-24-0000

Job locations

Chilterns Neuro Centre

Oakwood Close

Wendover

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP22 5LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide individual and group therapy activities under the supervision of qualified therapists.

To plan, organise, set up and monitor 1:1 and group activities with supervision according to members needs

To work directly with members in providing high-quality service delivery, using appropriate planning, and monitoring tools to achieve the aims and goals identified in their therapeutic plans.

To assist members of the Clinical Team in carrying out specific activities following appropriate training.

To support members of the Clinical Team in administrative, organisational and cleaning duties.

To co-ordinate the Therapeutic Leisure programme run at CNC with support from the Clinicians and volunteers and involve members in planning ensuring they remain at the centre of decision making.

To recognise signs of changing physical and mental health, and to initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis.

Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available on site and within the local community for members to access.

Co-ordinate a small budget with support from line manager.

Liaise with fundraising and communications team where appropriate to support events.

To assist in co-ordinating the volunteers rota for groups and work with CNC Manager and Volunteer Co-ordinator on identifying any training needs to carry out volunteer role.

To co-ordinate and deliver the established educational programme for Carer members with the support of the Family Support and Volunteer Co-ordinator. To, occasionally, provide 1-1 support for Carer members in conjunction with the Family Support and Volunteer Co-ordinator.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide individual and group therapy activities under the supervision of qualified therapists.

To plan, organise, set up and monitor 1:1 and group activities with supervision according to members needs

To work directly with members in providing high-quality service delivery, using appropriate planning, and monitoring tools to achieve the aims and goals identified in their therapeutic plans.

To assist members of the Clinical Team in carrying out specific activities following appropriate training.

To support members of the Clinical Team in administrative, organisational and cleaning duties.

To co-ordinate the Therapeutic Leisure programme run at CNC with support from the Clinicians and volunteers and involve members in planning ensuring they remain at the centre of decision making.

To recognise signs of changing physical and mental health, and to initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis.

Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available on site and within the local community for members to access.

Co-ordinate a small budget with support from line manager.

Liaise with fundraising and communications team where appropriate to support events.

To assist in co-ordinating the volunteers rota for groups and work with CNC Manager and Volunteer Co-ordinator on identifying any training needs to carry out volunteer role.

To co-ordinate and deliver the established educational programme for Carer members with the support of the Family Support and Volunteer Co-ordinator. To, occasionally, provide 1-1 support for Carer members in conjunction with the Family Support and Volunteer Co-ordinator.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Teamwork
  • To work as an effective member of the team in ensuring that members receive a high quality and responsive service.
  • To be involved in team building and planning processes and ensure that any designated responsibilities arising from any action plans are undertaken as required.
  • To provide peer support as appropriate.
  • To be able to resolve conflicts with others amicably.
  • To understand the importance of the non-clinical teams within the charity and support these departments where necessary.
  • Education & Professional Development
  • To develop and maintain personal, clinical and managerial skills through supervision and personal development plan agreed with your Line Manager.
  • To be responsible for, and actively record, own professional development and maintain a continual professional development portfolio.
  • Ensure a good working knowledge of neurological conditions, in line with National and CNC standards
  • To attend any training as requested.
  • To actively participate in an annual performance review (appraisal) and the development and implementation of a personal development plan.
  • To take responsibility for own professional development ensuring professional standards are maintained and statutory and mandatory training is in date.
  • To identify own areas of development and seek support in your own training needs through your line manager.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education including English and Maths
  • Experience of working in a care setting
  • Knowledge and experience of manual handling
  • Experience of working with professionals in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Experience of coordinating and/or delivering activities and interventions to vulnerable people.
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management
  • Basic administration tasks such as filing, photocopying, record keeping, IT literate
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to organise self and complete tasks within a time frame
  • Able to recognise own limitations and happy to ask for help
  • Able to motivate and support others in their health choices.
  • Able to nurture and maintain relationships with individuals.
  • Positive attitude to work
  • Motivated, enthusiastic and strives to develop own skills / knowledge
  • Ability to empathise with people facing difficult situations.
  • Happy to work individually and as an effective part of a team
  • Approachable and good listener
  • Passionate about supporting and empowering people
  • Good attendance record / Reliable
  • Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development
  • Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
  • Awareness of self strengths and challenges
  • Passes DBS Check
  • Flexible/adaptable to changing working patterns, including weekends and evenings

Desirable

  • Training / Courses / Qualifications relevant to the post
  • Knowledge of neurological conditions and their implications
  • Working with Volunteers
  • Working in a charitable organisation
  • Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary, and/or private sector agencies
  • Awareness of how to adapt approach and engage when working with people with different needs (Physical, cognitive, emotional needs).
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Teamwork
  • To work as an effective member of the team in ensuring that members receive a high quality and responsive service.
  • To be involved in team building and planning processes and ensure that any designated responsibilities arising from any action plans are undertaken as required.
  • To provide peer support as appropriate.
  • To be able to resolve conflicts with others amicably.
  • To understand the importance of the non-clinical teams within the charity and support these departments where necessary.
  • Education & Professional Development
  • To develop and maintain personal, clinical and managerial skills through supervision and personal development plan agreed with your Line Manager.
  • To be responsible for, and actively record, own professional development and maintain a continual professional development portfolio.
  • Ensure a good working knowledge of neurological conditions, in line with National and CNC standards
  • To attend any training as requested.
  • To actively participate in an annual performance review (appraisal) and the development and implementation of a personal development plan.
  • To take responsibility for own professional development ensuring professional standards are maintained and statutory and mandatory training is in date.
  • To identify own areas of development and seek support in your own training needs through your line manager.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education including English and Maths
  • Experience of working in a care setting
  • Knowledge and experience of manual handling
  • Experience of working with professionals in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Experience of coordinating and/or delivering activities and interventions to vulnerable people.
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management
  • Basic administration tasks such as filing, photocopying, record keeping, IT literate
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to organise self and complete tasks within a time frame
  • Able to recognise own limitations and happy to ask for help
  • Able to motivate and support others in their health choices.
  • Able to nurture and maintain relationships with individuals.
  • Positive attitude to work
  • Motivated, enthusiastic and strives to develop own skills / knowledge
  • Ability to empathise with people facing difficult situations.
  • Happy to work individually and as an effective part of a team
  • Approachable and good listener
  • Passionate about supporting and empowering people
  • Good attendance record / Reliable
  • Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development
  • Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
  • Awareness of self strengths and challenges
  • Passes DBS Check
  • Flexible/adaptable to changing working patterns, including weekends and evenings

Desirable

  • Training / Courses / Qualifications relevant to the post
  • Knowledge of neurological conditions and their implications
  • Working with Volunteers
  • Working in a charitable organisation
  • Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary, and/or private sector agencies
  • Awareness of how to adapt approach and engage when working with people with different needs (Physical, cognitive, emotional needs).

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Additional information

UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Chilterns MS Centre

Address

Chilterns Neuro Centre

Oakwood Close

Wendover

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP22 5LX


Employer's website

https://www.chilternsmscentre.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chilterns MS Centre

Address

Chilterns Neuro Centre

Oakwood Close

Wendover

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP22 5LX


Employer's website

https://www.chilternsmscentre.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Integrated Clinical Services

Louise Grace

louisegrace@chilternsmscentre.org

01296696133

Details

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,066 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0071-24-0000

Job locations

Chilterns Neuro Centre

Oakwood Close

Wendover

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP22 5LX


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