Rehabilitation Support Worker

Sirona care & health CIC

The closing date is 07 May 2024

Job summary

Are you looking to develop your career in Care and Support Work?

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Integrated Community Stroke Team. You will benefit from the expertise of Therapists and Nurses, meaning the care plans you follow could involve physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy or nursing goals.

This role also includes supporting people with improving their independence in washing and dressing and meal preparation as well as other goals that matter to them.

There is lots of opportunity for developing your skills in stroke rehabilitation in this supportive team.

As we do not hold a certificate of sponsorship for these roles, we are unable to accept applications from non-UK residents for this vacancy.

Main duties of the job

To carry out rehabilitation plans as prescribed by registered therapists, in accordance with instructions and recognised training received.
Provide assistance to clinical staff in the assessment and treatment of patients in the rehabilitative process
Follow a prescribed care plan to support service users at home including support with activities of daily living tasks and provision of aids to support independent living
Practice, reinforce and progress activities of daily living e.g. personal care, dressing, meal preparation etc, as appropriate
To participate and support in promoting healthy and independent living practices to patients, families and carers.
To carry out general administrative and non-clinical work to contribute to the functioning of the team such as photocopying, filing, liaison and telephone calls.
Carry out safe and effective manual handling procedures to support service users to maintain safety throughout interventions.
To be flexible to meet the demands of the service as a whole across BNSSG, working evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.
Participate in regular team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary for role.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

23 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

083-6248013-JO

Job locations

South Bristol Community Hospital

Hengrove Promenade

Bristol

BS14 0DE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications in English and Maths GCSE A-C or equivalent

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in direct care

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with adults in a health and social care setting

Desirable

Previous experience as a therapy assistant in rehabilitation

Skills

Essential

Able to work without direct supervision, as agreed within the team, to achieve the objectives of the post.
Able to prioritise tasks.
Clear and concise verbal communication
Able to build effective working relationships
Able to competently use IT (emails, word documents, excel)
Access to reliable transport and able to travel independently across the locality

Desirable

An understanding of the law surrounding data protection and confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications in English and Maths GCSE A-C or equivalent

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in direct care

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with adults in a health and social care setting

Desirable

Previous experience as a therapy assistant in rehabilitation

Skills

Essential

Able to work without direct supervision, as agreed within the team, to achieve the objectives of the post.
Able to prioritise tasks.
Clear and concise verbal communication
Able to build effective working relationships
Able to competently use IT (emails, word documents, excel)
Access to reliable transport and able to travel independently across the locality

Desirable

An understanding of the law surrounding data protection and confidentiality

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.