Rehabilitation Assistant

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare foundation in Gloucester is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant. The role involves delivering essential clinical and personal care alongside other health professionals. Applicants with health care experience are preferred, but newcomers will receive support. Benefits include flexible working opportunities, paid leave, and professional development. A valid UK driving license is essential, and the position is full-time with a 4 day on/off shift pattern.

Benefits

Free car parking

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Fast-track physiotherapy

Qualifications

• Experience in health care preferred, but new applicants welcome.
• Commitment to follow the Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants.
• Ability to achieve the Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and personal care alongside healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the delivery of services to patients.
• Support rehabilitation activities as part of a 24/7 service.

Skills

Experience in health care

Ability to follow the Code of Conduct

Commitment to meet Care Certificate standards

Education

Care Certificate

Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant – Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (Gloucester)

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined‑up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and support people in their own homes and other locations throughout the county. Our mission is to enable people to live the best life they can, putting people at the heart of our services and focusing on personalised care by asking “what matters to you.”

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with other health care professionals, delivering essential clinical and personal care.
• Ensure that service user needs are met and assist the team in maintaining high standards of care delivery.
• Participate and assist in the delivery of care and services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service.
• Support rehabilitation activities in line with the service’s 24/7 schedule.

Shift Pattern & Working Hours

• Core hours 07:00 – 22:00, 4 day on / 4 day off pattern.
• Full‑time post: 7:00‑22:00 split shift (7 – 13 and 17 – 22) on a 4 day on, 4 day off pattern.
• Part‑time post: 8:00 – 14:00 on a 4 day on, 4 day off pattern.
• Role is locality based; a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• Experience in health care preferred, but new to care applicants are welcome and will receive a structured development plan, including achieving the Care Certificate.
• Progression from pay band 2 to pay band 3 on achievement of the Care Certification.
• Ability to follow the Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants and Health Care Support Workers.
• Commitment to meet Care Certificate standards; successful applicants may discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship.

Development & Support

• Direct supervision and reflective practice/training on a regular basis.
• Opportunity to undertake a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship, including the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.
• A multi‑professional preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff.
• Access to additional training and developmental opportunities up to Level 7 qualification.

Benefits

• Free car parking at many sites.
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
• Flexible, family‑friendly and agile working opportunities.
• Recognition and long‑service awards.
• Fast‑track physiotherapy.
• Wellbeing line.
• Salary‑sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.

Application Information

Applicants are advised to apply early as the vacancy may close prior to the advertised date. For more information please see the attached “Additional Information for Applicants” document.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a welcoming workplace culture that values civility, inclusivity, and diversity.