Band 3 Early Intervention Assistant East - 30 hours

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham is looking for a full-time Rehabilitation Assistant to join their Early Intervention Community Team. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop care plans aimed at preventing hospital admissions. Candidates should have at least NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, effective communication skills, and a commitment to providing patient-centered care. This position offers opportunities for skill development and training within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill development

Regular supervision and appraisals

In-service training

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience.
• Good standard of education including English and Maths GCSE.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Early Intervention Community Team to aid patient care.
• Develop comprehensive care plans for service users.
• Collaborate with nurses and therapists.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Basic IT Skills

Teamwork ability

Independence

Cultural awareness

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

English and Maths GCSE

Job description

Overview

Job summary: This is an internal vacancy. Only employees of Birmingham Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC), Trust Bank and BCHC agency staff are eligible to apply at this time.

***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***

Excellent opportunities have arisen within Adults and Communities - Early Intervention Community Team at Ann Marie Howes Centre, for full time Rehabilitation Assistants (RA). This job is full time on a permanent contract and the role will require coverage of a 7 day service from 08:00 to 22:00.

Main duties of the job include performing a pivotal role within the Early Intervention Community Team, contributing to an innovative service for adults within the community and aiding in the development of comprehensive care plans for individual service users. The Early Intervention Community Team focuses on preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitating discharge. You will have the opportunity to work alongside Nurses and Therapists to achieve these goals.

Details

Date posted: 10 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 820-7412414-COM

Job location: EICT East Ann Marie Howes Centre, 20 Platt Brook Way, Birmingham, B26 2DU

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who is innovative and flexible and expectations are that staff will work shifts to provide a seven day service working between 08:00 and 22:00.

In return we will provide:

• Opportunities for developing and sharing skills across all Early Intervention.
• Opportunities for involvement in service development.
• Regular supervision, appraisals, and in-service training.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience
• English and Maths GCSE/Good standard of education

Experience

• Relevant experience in delivering direct patient care in a health or social care setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting.

Skills/Knowledge

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Basic IT Skills
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work independently
• Awareness of the needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population
• Awareness of responsibilities related to Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and children

Personal Qualities

• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates awareness of the needs of individuals\' minority groups

Other Job Requirements

• Car driver
• Ability to work flexible hours e.g. weekends / bank holidays

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address: EICT East Ann Marie Howes Centre, 20 Platt Brook Way, Birmingham, B26 2DU

Employer's website: https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (note: external link)