Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for two Rehab Support Workers to join our multidisciplinary rehab team at the Floyd Neuro Rehabilitation unit.
The Rehab Support Worker role is vital in supporting neuro rehab provision to patients with Physiotherapy, Speech and Language therapy and Occupational Therapy needs in conjunction with our specialist therapists.
This is an excellent opportunity where you will have access to training, supervision, support and development of assessment and rehabilitation skills. There will be opportunity to support and participate in quality improvement projects relevant to the development of the Neuro Rehab service.
Main duties of the job
To assist the delivery of high quality, evidenced based neuro rehab to the caseload of the Floyd unit including:
Supporting individualised programs set by the therapy team (Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapy and Physio)
Supporting patients to progress with rehab goals through; supported education, 1:1 sessions, groups (therapeutic and diversional) and community outreach activities supporting discharge planning.
Promotion of a 24-hour rehab approach on the unit through joint working with the MDT and a supportive rehab environment.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- GCSE English
Knowledge training and experience
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of skills needed to work with clients with a variety of physical, cognitive and communication impairment
- Good understanding of the role
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Previous experience working with patients with neuro impairment
- Previous experience in supporting patients with rehab individually or in group setting
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to support with moving and handling of patients in therapy and care
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- GCSE English
Knowledge training and experience
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of skills needed to work with clients with a variety of physical, cognitive and communication impairment
- Good understanding of the role
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Previous experience working with patients with neuro impairment
- Previous experience in supporting patients with rehab individually or in group setting
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to support with moving and handling of patients in therapy and care
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).