Rehabilitation Assistant

Active Care Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub

Active Reward App

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

A leading provider in neuro and mental healthcare is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant for their Bristol centre. You will support patients with complex needs, focus on personal care, and be a key member of a dedicated team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Genuine interest in person-centred care.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care needs including washing and dressing.
• Assist nursing staff in providing high-quality care.
• Build relationships with patients and support their rehabilitation programme.

Skills

Effective communication

Personal care support

Teamwork

Job description

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Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role and as such will not be able to consider any candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.

We'd like you to join us as a Rehabilitation Assistant at our service Frenchay in Bristol.

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre is a 52 bed centre, we specialise in the treatment of adults with complex physical and cognitive impairments, challenging behaviours and neuropsychiatric disorders resulting from a brain injury. We offer comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation and therapy with amazing facilities including Accessible therapy kitchens, Hydrotherapy pool, Two gymnasiums plus 5 large day rooms, three with direct access landscaped gardens. We also have 2 minibuses and a car for those important appointments and days out!

What you'll be working:

• Days and nights flexible
• Rate: starting from £12.83 up to £14.38 Depending on experience and qualifications
• Interview will be held 15/7/2025

What you'll be doing:

• Support our patients with all their personal care needs which include washing, dressing., toileting. and nutritional needs.
• Assist nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers
• Work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient in achievement of their planned outcomes.
• Build relationships with patients, which are open and two way
• Support patients to undertake their rehabilitation programme
• Establish methods of communication with patients, reducing barriers when necessary
• Communicate any issues to the clinical team
• Accurately report and/or record work activities

What you'll have:

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting is required.
• A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible
• The ability to communicate effectively at all level
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays and for Part time employees the Leaves will be proprated
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group