Senior Rehabilitation Assistant

Job summary

A great opportunity has arisen to join the community rehabilitation team. The team is based out of Bridgwater Hospital and works in the Bridgwater area.

Do you enjoy delivering personalised rehabilitation programmes, prescribed from both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to see patients with varied and complex physical needs?

Come and join our friendly therapy team which consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacy Technicians and Senior Rehabilitation Assistants.

Main duties of the job

To work as an integral member of the Community Rehabilitation Service providing effective support to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and any other team members

To work with patients undertaking therapy/rehabilitation programmes to support and encourage them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life, as directed by team therapists

To work with patients in a range of community locations, including in their own homes, community hospitals and care homes, with overall supervision from rehabilitation professionals.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.