Home-Based Rehabilitation Assistant

Lincolnshire Community Health Services Nhs Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is seeking staff to deliver rehabilitation and reablement for patients returning home after hospital discharge. The role focuses on promoting independence, carrying out assessments, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to support patients in their own homes.

The post emphasises safeguarding, collaborative working, and flexible arrangements to balance personal commitments with service needs.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
• A L3 Vocational Healthcare Qualification or Equivalent.
• Desirable: Moving and handling training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation and reablement to patients immediately after hospital discharge at home.
• Promote independence and assist in assessments to determine long-term needs.
• Safeguard children, young people and adults by following policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, health professionals and external agencies.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to plan simple patient interventions and manage equipment safely.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSEs 5 at grade 4 or above

L3 Vocational Healthcare Qualification

Job description

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is seeking staff to deliver rehabilitation and reablement for patients returning home after hospital discharge. The role focuses on promoting independence, carrying out assessments, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to support patients in their own homes.

The post emphasises safeguarding, collaborative working, and flexible arrangements to balance personal commitments with service needs.