Palliative Care Rehab Assistant — Key Worker

Tapping House; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Onsite cafe

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Tapping House, a leading palliative care charity in Norfolk, invites applications for a Rehabilitation Assistant (Band 3 Hospice Equivalent). The role involves running therapeutic groups, supporting social programmes, and delivering rehabilitation under therapists' guidance.

Based in the Tulip Centre and IPU, you will work with a multidisciplinary team, handling patient care, family support, and discharge planning while maintaining clear records and contributing to service improvement.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in health and social care is essential.
• GCSE or equivalent in English is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team is required.

Responsibilities

• Run therapeutic groups and support social programmes alongside volunteers.
• Carry out rehabilitation programmes as implemented by therapists.
• Provide key worker support for designated patients and families.
• Liaise with MDT and participate in reviews and case discussions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Patient-centered care

Education

NVQ level 2 in health and social care

GCSE English

NVQ level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Tapping House, a leading palliative care charity in Norfolk, invites applications for a Rehabilitation Assistant (Band 3 Hospice Equivalent). The role involves running therapeutic groups, supporting social programmes, and delivering rehabilitation under therapists' guidance.

Based in the Tulip Centre and IPU, you will work with a multidisciplinary team, handling patient care, family support, and discharge planning while maintaining clear records and contributing to service improvement.