Rehab Support Worker (Community Rehabilitation)

Rdehospital; Crediton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Rehabilitation Support Worker in Crediton. This role involves assisting therapy staff and working with patients with various medical conditions. Ideal for those seeking career development in the NHS, with opportunities for training and support.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Access to occupational health services

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Good IT and communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapy staff with screening and treatment programmes.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Diploma Level 3

Job description

Vacancies Rehab Support Worker (Community Rehabilitation)

Role Summary

• The post holder will be responsible for assisting the therapy staff in the screening, application and monitoring treatment programmes of delegated patients within a broad framework laid down by and as directed by the supervising therapist.
• The RehabSupport Worker may not receive daily supervision and should be able to take some responsibility for their work and that of others
• To work within the multi-disciplinary team helping to ensure that the input is integrated in to the patients overall care and treatment plans

About the Role

More detail about the role

The Community Rehabilitation team based within the Crediton, Moretonhampstead, Okehampton cluster are looking for a proactive and forward thinking Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join its expanding team. This vacancy has become available due to the development and support of the previous post-holder to successfully gain a position as an OT Apprentice. This post may act as an ideal starting point for a candidate seeking a stepping stone to future career development opportunities.

The post holder will work with different medical conditions including stroke, falls, those with long term conditions such as Parkinson's Disease or Multiple Sclerosis , post-surgery, and those with frailty.

The post is open to people who have already completed training in a relevant field to Diploma Level 3. We actively encourage professional development and have a regular in-house training and a supervision support system in place.

The successful candidate will need to have good IT and communication skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as part of the team.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours a week.We run a 7 day service, meaning the role will include working shifts across the week so that we support all aspects of daily living. Various shifts are available covering 08:00 - 20:00.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trustand Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Rehab Support Worker (Community Rehabilitation)

• Salary Band 3: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-1438-10595
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 29 May, 2025
• Job Category Healthcare Assistant
• Staff Group Additional Clinical Services