Care Rehabilitation Assistant

Cygnet; Markfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working with overtime

Regular coaching & appraisal

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Cygnet is hiring a compassionate Care Rehabilitation Assistant to support residents in their recovery and daily activities at Woodrowe House in Markfield. You’ll follow individual care plans, help with personal care, and encourage participation in meaningful activities within a neuro-rehab setting.

The role operates on a 2-week rolling shift, offers full-time hours, DBS checks, training, and a supportive team across our neurological care services, with opportunities for ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings is desirable.
• Ability to follow care plans and document care.
• Respect for residents’ privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal activities such as washing, dressing and bathing.
• Assist in daily routines and encourage participation in activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Support residents with meals and hydration per care plans.
• Communicate effectively with the team and report any concerns to senior staff.
• Ensure confidentiality and data protection for residents and staff.

Skills

Personal care

Team player

Communication

Care planning

Job description

Care Rehabilitation Assistant

Company: Cygnet Salary: £13.15 to £13.45 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Markfield, LE67 9RJ Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Oct 2026 Closing date: 5 Nov 2026

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Rehabilitation Assistant to join our team. This role involves supporting individuals in their recovery and daily activities within care home or home care settings at Woodrowe House.

Woodrowe House is a leading neurological complex care service located in the picturesque outskirts of Leicester, in Markfield. We specialise in complex care and treatment for individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and other neurological conditions, including stroke and spinal injuries. Our mission is to provide a supportive and expert environment for long-term and short-term care needs.

We work on a 2-week rolling shift pattern, consisting of a short week working Wednesday and Thursday 08:00am-20:00pm and a long week working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 08:00am-20:00pm.

• To support and enable residents with personal activities (such as washing/bathing, dressing, toileting) as part of their day to day care and in line with written care plans, personal goals and wishes.


• To be driven by resident’s needs and wishes in supporting and enabling their participation in activities and pursuits of their choice.


• Maintain a tidy and clean environment


• To support residents, as per their care plans, to prepare, eat/drink, clear away meals, snacks and drinks.


• Help to ensure effective communication throughout the team, by participating in meetings and bringing to the attention of a senior staff member anything that may have significant effect on the well-being of residents.


• To ensure confidentiality and data protection is maintained in all respects whether concerning, residents, staff members or the business of the home.


• Participate in training events, some of which are mandatory.


• To adhere to all policies and procedures within the home.


• Maintain working knowledge of resident care plans.


• Recognise the need for action in any event where a resident may be at risk of harm and raise the matter immediately with a senior member of staff.


• Comply with the home’s requirements regarding effective documentation.

Why Cygnet?

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime


• Regular coaching & appraisal


• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives


• An excellent communicator & a good team player


• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment


• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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