Rehabilitation assistant

Active Care Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank "holid"

Job summary

Active Care Group in London is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant at Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre to support adults with complex needs. You’ll work on rota shifts including days and nights, 37.63 hours per week, with a pro rata salary of £27,960.51 per annum.

You’ll help with personal care, daily activities, and therapy-friendly routines, while upholding safeguarding and dignity. Join our learning-focused team with 25 days plus bank holidays, access to the Active Learning Hub,

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for adults with complex needs and rehabilitation.
• Ability to work day and night shifts on a rota.
• Commitment to safeguarding and dignity of residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring environment for adults with complex needs.
• Support daily routines including personal care, meals, and mobility.
• Follow individual care plans and contribute to reviews.
• Maintain accurate records of care and progress.
• Use PBS strategies to manage behaviours and promote emotional regulation.
• Encourage engagement in activities and meaningful social interactions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and social care staff.

Skills

Person-centred care

Positive Behaviour Support

De-escalation techniques

Empathy

Behaviour management

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We'd like you to join us as a Rehabilitation assistant at our service based in London. At Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, we are specialists in the treatment of patients over the age of 18 with physical and cognitive impairments and/or neuropsychiatric disorders resulting from a brain injury or other neurological condition. We support our patients through assessment, rehabilitation, support and care across two wards. What you'll be working: Your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.

• Full-time hours available
• 37.63 hours per week
• Candidates must be able to work day & night shifts
• Shift times (07:30-19:45) & (19:30-07:45)
• £27,960.51 (FTE) Per annum, pro rata

What you'll be doing:

• Providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment for adults with diverse needs, including mental health conditions, complex care requirements, or those undergoing rehabilitation.
• Supporting individuals with daily routines, including personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, mobility, and household tasks, in line with their independence and preferences.
• Ensuring the safety, well-being, and dignity of residents by adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures, and reporting any concerns, incidents, or disclosures in accordance with safeguarding protocols.
• Implementing individualised care and support plans tailored to each person's goals, needs, and outcomes, regularly contributing to reviews and updates.
• Maintaining accurate and timely records of care delivered, daily activities, incidents, and progress, using both written and electronic systems.
• Supporting individuals in managing behaviours that challenge through positive behaviour support strategies, de-escalation techniques, and promoting emotional regulation.
• Encouraging engagement in meaningful activities, therapeutic programmes, community outings, and social interactions that support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Promoting independence, choice, and inclusion in all aspects of daily life, empowering individuals to participate in their care and decision-making.
• Collaborating effectively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, social workers, therapists, and external agencies to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

What you'll have:

• A genuine interest in providing person-centred care to adults with a range of needs, including those with mental health conditions, complex care requirements, and those in rehabilitation settings.
• Empathy, patience, and a respectful, non-judgemental approach when supporting vulnerable adults, always promoting dignity, independence, and choice.
• Experience with behaviour management and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), including the use of de-escalation techniques in a care environment.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• 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