Community Rehab Assistant

JustOT; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

JustOT is recruiting a Locum Band 3 Community Rehabilitation Assistant to join a community therapy team in East London. You will support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, delivering rehab in patients' homes and local settings, under supervision as needed.

The role requires experience in rehabilitation, mobility support, and strong communication. You will work independently with a patient-centred approach and must have access to transport to visit patients across a varied workload.

Qualifications

• Experience as Rehabilitation Assistant or Therapy Assistant.
• Experience in community settings.
• Good understanding of rehabilitation and mobility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Flexible and patient-centred approach.
• Access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with individual rehabilitation programmes under the guidance of qualified therapists.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers and functional activities.
• Help patients regain independence with activities of daily living.
• Carry out rehabilitation interventions within patients' homes and community settings.
• Monitor patient progress and provide feedback to the wider therapy team.
• Work closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and the wider MDT.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Rehabilitation knowledge

Mobility support

Communication skills

Independent working

Own transport

Education

Experience in Rehabilitation/ Therapy Assistant

Job description

Locum Community Rehabilitation Assistant – Band 3

JustOT is currently recruiting for a Band 3 Community Rehabilitation Assistant to join a community therapy team based in East London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Rehabilitation Assistant to support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering rehabilitation to patients within their own homes and community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support patients with individual rehabilitation programmes under the guidance of qualified therapists.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers and functional activities.
• Help patients regain independence with activities of daily living.
• Carry out rehabilitation interventions within patients' homes and community settings.
• Monitor patient progress and provide feedback to the wider therapy team.
• Work closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and the wider MDT.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant or Therapy Assistant.
• Experience supporting patients within a community setting.
• Good understanding of rehabilitation and mobility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• A flexible and patient-centred approach.
• Access to own transport