Job summary
Would you like a job where you make a difference every day and are part of services where you feel supported and valued? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team who rehabilitate and enable individuals to be as independent as possible? Look no further. We are developing our services and our team of Rehabilitation Assistants. You will be at the forefront of developing quality services, and you will be key to shaping and redesigning how we deliver our innovative services to patients across the community pathways.
Working in an inter-disciplinary team, as a band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant you will assist the qualified members of SCHS Community Rehab Team with the professional and clinical duties and with the day to day organisation, ensuring a high standard of care to our client group. Working within the interdisciplinary team you will prevent unnecessary admissions for patients, support earlier discharge home from bed based facilities and share with the therapists, the overall therapeutic aim i.e. to enable patients to work towards their potential level of physical, mental and social independence and support carers in their role.
Main duties of the job
To carry out specific tasks, interventions and / or simple assessments as delegated by and supervised by therapists (including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists), and nurses (Woodlands, CICT and PD Nurses) at home, in the community or in unit based venues.
To communicate immediately with the therapists and nurses with regard to any change in patient status or other observations about patient behaviour, ability and response to therapy intervention.
To contribute to assessment, treatment and clinical management of patients as guided by therapists and nurses.
To assimilate and use information and assessments provided by other professionals.
To manage clinical and personal risk within own caseload e.g working at times as a lone worker, dealing with exposure to bodily fluids, poor hygiene and unpredictable environments.
To accompany therapists / nurses and patients where appropriate on home assessments to assist with assessments, treatment or check visits.
To undertake home visits alone as delegated, to deliver/fit and practice the use of equipment in individual homes as appropriate to skill level.
To measure, mark and order rails appropriate to skill level.
To provide a telephone follow up service
Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Rehabilitation Assistant working within the HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:
Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £26,712 with company pension.
Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.
Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.
Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counselling, career coaching, and legal advice.
Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.
Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.
The Ideal Candidate
Life skills gained through work or personal experience.
Willingness to attend relevant training.
To hold or willingness and commitment to complete a Healthcare Apprenticeship
Experience of working with people.
Experience in Health, social care or Teaching
Ability to work single handed with individuals / groups within a hospital or community environment.
Ability to work under instruction.
Basic knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation and its application e.g. personal care skills, leisure work.
Ability to teach practical skills to patients/clients and new staff within the department.
Responsible, non-discriminatory attitude to, and awareness of different patient / carer needs. Observation skills.
Ability to cope under pressure.
Good personal organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good written and verbal communication skills including where there are barriers to understanding
Basic awareness of Health & Safety and risk assessment.
Computer literacy
Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Rehabilitation Assistant working within the HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:
Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £26,712 with company pension.
Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.
Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.
Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counselling, career coaching, and legal advice.
Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.
Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.
The Ideal Candidate
Life skills gained through work or personal experience.
Willingness to attend relevant training.
To hold or willingness and commitment to complete a Healthcare Apprenticeship
Experience of working with people.
Experience in Health, social care or Teaching
Ability to work single handed with individuals / groups within a hospital or community environment.
Ability to work under instruction.
Basic knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation and its application e.g. personal care skills, leisure work.
Ability to teach practical skills to patients/clients and new staff within the department.
Responsible, non-discriminatory attitude to, and awareness of different patient / carer needs. Observation skills.
Ability to cope under pressure.
Good personal organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good written and verbal communication skills including where there are barriers to understanding
Basic awareness of Health & Safety and risk assessment.
Computer literacy
Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Person Specification
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Desirable
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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.
