Community Rehabilitation Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is looking for Community Rehabilitation Assistants to join the Poole Intermediate Care Service. The role involves working with a multi-disciplinary team to provide care in patients' homes, thereby preventing hospital admissions and facilitating discharges. Applicants must have basic IT skills, with NVQ Level 2/3 advantageous. Working conditions involve shifts throughout the year, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Basic IT skills required.
• NVQ Level 2/3 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prevent avoidable hospital admissions and support early discharges.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team delivering intermediate care packages.
• Assist in planning and delivering care as directed by qualified practitioners.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Exciting opportunities have arisen for new Community Rehabilitation Assistants to join Poole Intermediate Care Service.

Role Overview

The chosen candidates will work as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team caring for patients with an illness in their own homes to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate complex discharges from hospital. You will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Therapy Technicians, and wider locality teams. Good communication skills and a caring attitude are essential.

Working Conditions

Shift working is required as the service operates 365 days a year from 08:00 to 20:00. The successful candidates will need to work some weekends. Full or part-time permanent and temporary hours are available. You must use your car to visit patients at home; car owner/driver is essential, subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic IT skills
• NVQ Level 2/3 (advantageous)

Application Process

Please contact Maureen Evans or Bethan Gane at 01202 307695 for more information. Interviews will be held on 1st August 2025.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the aims of the service by working to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and support early discharges.
• Increase independence and reduce dependence on long-term health or social care, avoiding long-term care admissions where possible.
• Work as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team delivering outcome-based packages of intermediate care.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and delivering packages of care as directed by a qualified practitioner.

Additional Information

This position requires an Enhanced DBS check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate. Applications requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are ineligible.

About Dorset HealthCare

We are a dynamic, forward-looking Trust providing a range of healthcare services, rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019. We are committed to equality, diversity, and building a supportive workplace. Join us to make a difference in our communities.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact Maureen Evans, Nurse Team Leader, at [e-mail] or call 01202 307695.