Rehabilitation Assistant

Dorset HealthCare; Bridport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare is seeking a Ward Therapy Support Worker for Bridport Community Hospital to assist adult patients with rehab-based care and functional assessments under the Therapy team. The role focuses on promoting independence and safe discharge, with admin support duties to maintain service efficiency.

The position operates on a part-time basis, with standard hours Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30. A driving licence is desirable, and an Enhanced DBS check is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and confident decision-making are essential.
• Ability to carry out functional assessments as directed by the Therapy team.
• Experience providing admin support to ensure day-to-day service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist adult patients within Bridport Community Hospital with rehab and mobility goals.
• Carry out functional assessments and follow Therapy intervention plans to promote independence.
• Provide admin support to ensure efficient day-to-day running of the service.
• Communicate with the MDT, patients, and relatives about care plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Decision making

Job description

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our established Ward Therapy multidisciplinary team. We deliver support for patients who have been admitted to Bridport Community Hospital to assess their current ability, and provide expert interventions and interactions to support timely, safe Discharge from Hospital .

As the Ward Therapy Support worker , you will provide support to adult patients within the hospital. You will assist the patient and Therapy team to agree achievable goals, carry out functional assessments as directed by the team, and follow Therapy intervention plans to promote independence and improve quality of life.

You will provide admin support to help ensure the efficient day to day running of the service. Strong communication skills and confident decision-making are a must for this role. You will be joining a motivated, caring and compassionate team., Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Providing rehab based care ( assessment) to people which includes a degree of personal care. eg Washing and dressing, toileting needs.

Completing assessments of mobility, equipment and function under the instruction of ,or supervision of the Clinicians.

Monitoring Equipment delivery in liaison with Family/NOK. Ensuring equipment issues to patients is recorded correctly so that it can be reorded

Written and verbal communication with the MDT. Including, Nurses, Medics, Social care, Voluntary sector, Therapy team, patients and relatives etc

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

The Therapy Assistant role is a part time post . The standard operating hours of the Ward therapy team are Mon- Fri 0800-1630. Being a driver is desirable for this role.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.