Rehabilitation Assistant

Integrated Care System; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to support stroke patients in a hospital setting. The role involves collaborating with a team of therapists and requires prior healthcare experience. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and be willing to participate in weekend shifts. This position is pivotal in ensuring effective therapy interventions for patients.

Qualifications

• Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months).
• Basic understanding of the needs concerning illness and disability.
• Experience of dealing with patients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists in delivering interventions for stroke patients.
• Participate in a weekend roster for the service.
• Contribute to service development.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Understanding of rehabilitation

Time management

Education

English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 or equivalent

Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma

Job description

Go back Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Rehabilitation Assistant

The closing date is 31 July 2025

We are looking for an Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our In Patient Therapy Service to work alongside our team of Therapists and fellow support staff in the delivery of stroke hospital based interventions for patients receiving therapy interventions.

You must be willing to take part in therapy based competencies and have experience working in a health/social care setting

This role will involve working as part of a team and supporting activities that ensure the development of the team and the wider service.

We operate a 7 day working system which includes a requirement to participate in a weekend roster for which you would receive days off in the week. You must also be willing to work flexibly and contribute to the late cover working until 6pm on a rota basis.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our In Patient Therapy Service to work alongside our team of Therapists and fellow support staff in the delivery of hospital based interventions for stroke patients receiving therapy interventions.

This role will involve working as part of a team and supporting activities that ensure the development of the team and the wider service.

We operate a 7 day working system which includes a requirement to participate in a weekend roster for which you would receive days off in the week.

About us

We are looking for a Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our In Patient Therapy Service to work alongside our team of Therapists and fellow support staff in the delivery of hospital based interventions for stroke patients receiving therapy interventions.

This role will involve working as part of a team and supporting activities that ensure the development of the team and the wider service.

We operate a 7 day working system which includes a requirement to participate in a weekend roster for which you would receive days off in the week.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Band 2 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our In Patient Therapy Service to work alongside our team of Therapists and fellow support staff in the delivery of hospital based interventions for stroke patients receiving therapy interventions.

This role will involve working as part of a team and supporting activities that ensure the development of the team and the wider service.

We operate a 7 day working system which includes a requirement to participate in a weekend roster for which you would receive days off in the week.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

• Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
• A basic understanding of the needs and issues concerning illness and disability
• An understanding of the issues when working in service user's own homes
• Demonstrate an interest in working with individuals within the clinical remit of Inpatient Therapies
• A basic understanding of rehabilitation with acutely unwell patients
• Experience of working in an inpatient/outpatient setting
• Experience of dealing with patients with complex needs and their carers
• Understand needs of the specific client group
• Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training

QUALIFICATIONS

• English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
• Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
• Competent / able to evidence the completion of competencies in relevant field
• Moving and Handling
• Customer Care
• Basic food hygiene certificate

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS

• Ability to manage own time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately
• Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to use initiative and be aware of limitations
• Motivational skills
• Previous experience working with and communicating with the public

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Good communication Skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to use own initiative
• Knowledge of the client group and evidence of related training

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.

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust