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
Employer details
Employer name
First Community Health and Care
Address
First Community Health & Care
Kings Mill Lane
Redhill
RH1 5JY
Employer's website
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