Rehabilitation Support Worker

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

The closing date is 02 December 2024

Job summary

Rehabilitation Support Worker - Band 3

Chippenham Community Team

30 Hours per week - Permanent

We are unable to offer overseas sponsorship currently for this role.

Chippenham Community Team have an exciting vacancy for a Rehab Support Worker. The role of a Rehab Support worker is to work closely with a wider team to support individuals in their own homes for a short period after discharge from hospital. We provide support and rehabilitation to promote independence in activities of daily living. The role also includes supporting our therapy team with home exercise programmes and provision of equipment, following care plans and providing feedback.

Our service is provided between 08.00 and 21.00 with shifts of 08.00 14.00 and 15.00 21.00. This post is for 37.5 or 30 hours per week over 5 days per week and will include alternate weekends. You may also be expected to support other local teams across North Wiltshire.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will need to be able to provide clear evidence of having previously worked in a care role, preferably with older people or people with long term conditions. We would either like you to have a Care Certificate and NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship or willingness to study to that level. We have a range of training and development opportunities, including an induction program and ongoing education. Due to the strong emphasis on rehabilitation, training in rehabilitation focused care will also be provided.

Applicants need to have enthusiasm and commitment to working within a community-based team and to have recent experience of working in or in partnership with community services within the NHS or Social Care.

About us

Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.

There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.

If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-22059-1

Job locations

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education.
  • NVQ Level 3 in health care (or willingness to undertake).
  • Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to undertake).

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with older adults
  • Understanding of confidentiality issues.

Desirable

  • Experience of community working.
  • Experience of the NHS.
  • Experience of working as a member of a team.
  • Experience of working under distanced supervision.
Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education.
  • NVQ Level 3 in health care (or willingness to undertake).
  • Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to undertake).

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with older adults
  • Understanding of confidentiality issues.

Desirable

  • Experience of community working.
  • Experience of the NHS.
  • Experience of working as a member of a team.
  • Experience of working under distanced supervision.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Health and Care LLP

Address

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Employer's website

https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Sally Hanham

sally.hanham@nhs.net

07825682874

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9085-WHC-22059-1

Job locations

Chippenham Community Hospital

Rowden Hill

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ


Supporting documents

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