Rehabilitation Assistant

First Community Health and Care

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Job summary

Are you a caring, dynamic, and motivated person interested in working to support patients in their own home and wanting to develop your career in providing NHS care.

Then we have the job for you!

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Proactive Care Team, working with Community Matrons and Physiotherapist in First Community Health and Care.

The Rehabilitation Assistant works collaboratively within the team, providing care and rehabilitation to patients at risk of being admitted to hospital.

The post of Rehabilitation Assistant involves providing care visits and rehabilitation in the patients own home under the direction of the Community Matrons and Physiotherapist.

Due to nature of the role, it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence, access to a car and insurance that covers you for business use.

All staff undertake an induction programme. At First Community Health and Care, training and development opportunities are supported through an annual appraisal process and in-house training.

The service operates from 8.30 4.30 Monday to Friday (not including bank holidays).

If you would like to discuss the role further or if you have any questions then please contact Sam Perry on 07966 976 189.

Main duties of the job

Central to this role are:

An interest in working in rehabilitation of patients in their own home to improve patients independence and achieve their goals.
You will work independently within the team under direction of delegated actions.
Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to work.
Must be able to manage time effectively.
A willingness to undertake competencies to enhance skills in the role.

When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description - these can be found under supporting documents.

About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)

First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year +5% HCAS per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC1031

Job locations

First Community Health & Care

Kings Mill Lane

Redhill

RH1 5JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for working under the direction of the community matrons and physiotherapist. They work under indirect supervision, promoting independence by providing support and care in the community setting. The post holder will carry out delegated tasks given by the physiotherapist and community matrons to meet the needs of the patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Good written communication skills and an ability to maintain accurate, clear records.
Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing.
Understanding of privacy and dignity in care.
Understanding of safeguarding.

Other

Essential

Willingness to learn new skills to adapt positively to changes in working practice and patterns.
Ability to recognise own limitations.
Flexible and able to use own initiative.
Reliable and professional.
Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK, with business insurance.

Skills

Essential

Ability to organise own time efficiently.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to maintain a positive team-working relationship by valuing the contributions of other team members, understands others needs, using flexible approach, handling conflict positively in an open and constructive manner.
Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build rapport and establish good one to one relationship.
Able to work independently following spoken or written instructions.
IT skills.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working or volunteering in a health or social care setting or life experience of caring for others.

Qualifications

Essential

Good general knowledge and education including English Language and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
NVQ level 2 or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience and training in health and social care.

Desirable

NVQ 3 or studying towards CQF diploma level 3 in clinical health care support

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Good written communication skills and an ability to maintain accurate, clear records.
Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing.
Understanding of privacy and dignity in care.
Understanding of safeguarding.

Other

Essential

Willingness to learn new skills to adapt positively to changes in working practice and patterns.
Ability to recognise own limitations.
Flexible and able to use own initiative.
Reliable and professional.
Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK, with business insurance.

Skills

Essential

Ability to organise own time efficiently.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to maintain a positive team-working relationship by valuing the contributions of other team members, understands others needs, using flexible approach, handling conflict positively in an open and constructive manner.
Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build rapport and establish good one to one relationship.
Able to work independently following spoken or written instructions.
IT skills.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working or volunteering in a health or social care setting or life experience of caring for others.

Qualifications

Essential

Good general knowledge and education including English Language and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
NVQ level 2 or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience and training in health and social care.

Desirable

NVQ 3 or studying towards CQF diploma level 3 in clinical health care support

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.