Community Rehab Assistant: Home Care & Mobility Support

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated rehabilitation assistant to provide care in patients' homes and support community healthcare. Candidates should have experience in rehabilitation or caring roles and possess excellent communication skills. Basic IT knowledge is advantageous. Successful applicants will receive support and training to enhance their skills in a team-oriented environment. A clean driving license is essential for this role, and weekend work is part of the shift pattern.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Enhanced weekend pay

Support for further training

Qualifications

• Experience of rehabilitation or a caring role in community settings.
• Experience in personal care tasks such as helping someone wash and dress.
• Ability to monitor deteriorating patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehab-based care to patients in their homes.
• Conduct supervised assessments of mobility and equipment.
• Collaborate with other Rehab Assistants for service delivery.

Skills

Rehabilitation experience

Good verbal skills

Good written skills

Team working

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ level 2/3

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated rehabilitation assistant to provide care in patients' homes and support community healthcare. Candidates should have experience in rehabilitation or caring roles and possess excellent communication skills. Basic IT knowledge is advantageous. Successful applicants will receive support and training to enhance their skills in a team-oriented environment. A clean driving license is essential for this role, and weekend work is part of the shift pattern.