Rehabilitation Support Worker

East London NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident proactive individual within Tower Hamlets Community Health Teams. A rehabilitation support worker is required to assist physiotherapists/occupational therapists in providing treatment to patients. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out rehabilitation programs with patients, as devised by the physiotherapist/occupational therapist, to maximise patient's mobility and independence in daily activities in their own home.

Main duties of the job

o Responsible for implementing and supporting rehab plans written by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

o To involve clients and carers in the planning of care/rehabilitation programmes and encourage self-management where appropriate.

o Contributes to client goal planning sessions and shows initiative in areas where competent and as agreed by senior staff.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,039 to £31,088 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CTH7094803

Job locations

Community Therapy Team

Third Floor, Beaumont house, Mile end hospital

London

E1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under direction of the physiotherapist/occupational therapist, contribute to the provision of rehabilitation programs to clients referred with primarily physical disabilities.
To be responsible for own time management and provision of rehabilitation programs with designated clients.
To continually report client progress back to the physiotherapist/occupational therapist, both verbally and written.
To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising with nursing and therapy staff with regard to designated clients.
To develop a range of rehabilitation skills working with clients with physical disability.

See attached JD & PS for further details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under direction of the physiotherapist/occupational therapist, contribute to the provision of rehabilitation programs to clients referred with primarily physical disabilities.
To be responsible for own time management and provision of rehabilitation programs with designated clients.
To continually report client progress back to the physiotherapist/occupational therapist, both verbally and written.
To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising with nursing and therapy staff with regard to designated clients.
To develop a range of rehabilitation skills working with clients with physical disability.

See attached JD & PS for further details

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Care Certificate
Previous community and patient experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to undertake Manual Handling activities

Desirable

Have knowledge and experience of Rehabilitation/Therapy skills and activities
Evidence good communication in various scenarios

Other

Desirable

Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Care Certificate
Previous community and patient experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to undertake Manual Handling activities

Desirable

Have knowledge and experience of Rehabilitation/Therapy skills and activities
Evidence good communication in various scenarios

Other

Desirable

Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker

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.