Rehabilitation Assistant - Band 2

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Rehabilitation Assistants

Gloucestershire Health and Care (GHC) are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals across the county who want to work with people in their communities. We can offer you training, development opportunities, regular supervision and support.

Main duties of the job

The Reablement and Home First Team provide vital short-term services to people in their homes to help them regain as much independence as possible after a stay in hospital, an injury or illness.

No previous experience in a paid/unpaid caring role is required. To be successful in this role you should:

enjoy working with people;
understand what motivates people;
be comfortable being involved in practical, sometimes personal and intimate care provision for people;
have a desire to learn and develop skills;
able to work alone and in a team setting .

If you do have experience of working in a caring role, it will prove very useful and will allow you to progress more rapidly.

About us

GHC has full-time and part-time roles available at various locations across Gloucestershire. Our services run 24/7 and all our Rehabilitation Assistant roles offer core hours of 07.00-22.00. Full-time roles operate on a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule and part-time roles are 2 days on, 6 days off. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who is available to work between 5pm and 8.30pm. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, please get in touch with the recruiting manager (name below).

The following shifts are currently highly sought after for the cheltenham locality:

Am - 08.00-13:30 (4 on 4 off)

Mid shift - 09.00 - 2.30pm (4 on 4 off)

Pm - 17.00-22:00 (4 on 4 off)

1 x shift pattern for part time hours or for full time hours either an AM or mid shift combined with a PM shift for 4 days on 4 days off

However we would be happy to receive applications from anyone looking for alternative shift patterns. Please specify in your supporting information what hours and shift patterns you are available to work.

The Reablement and Home First Team provide vital short-term services to people in their homes to help them regain as much independence as possible after a stay in hospital, an injury or illness.

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

327-23-003-AN

Job locations

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note that this role is locality based visiting patients in their homes and therefore it is highly desirable that all applicants have a valid driving licence for the UK and access to a vehicle. If you do not have access to a vehicle or driving licence please specify in your supporting information how you would fulfil the duties of this locality-based role.

PLEASE NOTE - At this time, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust cannot provide sponsorship for this position and therefore applicants must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

GCSE level Pass or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable

NVQ in a relevant topic (such as healthcare) or other relevant training

LENGTH AND/OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Experience of working with people, their families and carers who may be going through challenging experiences or difficult situations
Experience of working in a health or social care environment providing personal and intimate care to people
Practical experience of motivating people encouraging independence

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

GCSE level Pass or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable

NVQ in a relevant topic (such as healthcare) or other relevant training

LENGTH AND/OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Experience of working with people, their families and carers who may be going through challenging experiences or difficult situations
Experience of working in a health or social care environment providing personal and intimate care to people
Practical experience of motivating people encouraging independence

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.