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? Then we have the job for you!

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Intermediate Care team, which is part of Responsive Services team in First Community Health and Care.

The Rehabilitation Assistants work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, other Rehabilitation Assistants and Administrative Staff. The Intermediate Care team provides short term care packages and rehabilitation to patients who have recently been discharged from hospital or those 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 or our nurses and therapists.

Due to nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to drive and have a access to a car suitable for business use. The use of public transport to complete this role is not possible due to the area that we cover.

The service operates from 08:00-20:00 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the post holder will be expected to work on a rota basis.

If you would like to discuss the role further and have any questions then please contact Thomas Kenny or Katie Fox on 01737 775475.

Main duties of the job

An interest in working in rehabilitation of patients in the home setting to improve patients independence and achieve their goals

Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team

Must be able to manage time effectively

A willingness to undertake competencies to enhance skills in the role

You must have a UK Full Driving Licenceand have access to a car

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 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year +5% HCAS per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC971

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 nurses and therapists. They work within the multidisciplinary team, promoting independence by providing support and care in the community setting. The post holder will carry out delegated tasks given by the physiotherapist, occupational therapist and the nursing team.

The service operates 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The service operates 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous nursing experience or experience of caring for someone who was elderly, disabled or ill, not necessarily in paid employment

Other

Essential

Willingness to learn new skills to adapt positively to changes in working practice and patterns.
Able to work flexibly in order to provide personal care and support
Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car

Qualifications

Essential

Good general knowledge and education to GCSE standard.
NVQ levels 1 & 2 or equivalent in health and social care

Desirable

NVQ 3 or studying towards CQF diploma level 3 in clinical Health Care Support

Skills

Essential

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

Knowledge

Essential

Good written communication skills and an ability to maintain accurate, clear records

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous nursing experience or experience of caring for someone who was elderly, disabled or ill, not necessarily in paid employment

Other

Essential

Willingness to learn new skills to adapt positively to changes in working practice and patterns.
Able to work flexibly in order to provide personal care and support
Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car

Qualifications

Essential

Good general knowledge and education to GCSE standard.
NVQ levels 1 & 2 or equivalent in health and social care

Desirable

NVQ 3 or studying towards CQF diploma level 3 in clinical Health Care Support

Skills

Essential

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

Knowledge

Essential

Good written communication skills and an ability to maintain accurate, clear records

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.