Rehabilitation Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday (rising to 27/31)

8 bank holidays

Development reviews & clinical SupervI

Free parking

Onsite café

Job summary

Tapping House is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant for the Tulip Centre on the Hospice Inpatient Unit, with occasional community work, reporting to the Therapy Lead. You will run therapeutic and activity groups, deliver rehabilitation programmes set by therapists and hold key worker responsibility for a set number of patients and their families.

You will work alongside occupational therapists and a physiotherapist, supervise volunteers on social programmes, and ensure accurate records using

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent.
• GCSE English (or equivalent) with good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group activities and interventions towards agreed patient goals, including rehabilitation programmes set by the therapists.
• Run therapeutic groups day to day, supporting and leading activity, exercise and self-management education sessions.
• Act as key worker for a number of patients and their families, supporting their physical and emotional needs and escalating complex issues.
• Agree patient-centred goals and support adaptation to illness, changing function and self-management.
• Take part in team, caseload and MDT meetings, contributing on patients you key work.
• Provide therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions within the Inpatient Unit with a wellbeing and end-of-life focus.
• Supervise and support volunteers on therapeutic and social programmes.
• Keep accurate, timely clinical records on SystmOne and liaise with carers and external agencies and play an active part in discharge planning.

Skills

Group facilitation

Communication

Patient support

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

GCSE English or equivalent

Job description

Tapping House is recruiting a Rehabilitation Assistant for its Tulip Centre on the Hospice Inpatient Unit, with occasional community work, reporting to the Therapy Lead. The role runs therapeutic and activity groups, delivers rehabilitation programmes set by the therapists and holds key worker responsibility for a set number of patients and their families. Working alongside occupational therapists and a physiotherapist, the post also supervises volunteers on social programmes. A full UK driving licence and a DBS check are required.

What the job involves

• Deliver one-to-one and group activities and interventions towards agreed patient goals, including rehabilitation programmes set by the therapists
• Run therapeutic groups day to day, supporting and leading activity, exercise and self-management education sessions
• Act as key worker for a number of patients and their families, supporting their physical and emotional needs and escalating complex issues
• Agree patient-centred goals and support adaptation to illness, changing function and self-management
• Take part in team, caseload and MDT meetings, contributing on patients you key work
• Provide therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions within the Inpatient Unit with a wellbeing and end-of-life focus
• Supervise and support volunteers on therapeutic and social programmes
• Keep accurate, timely clinical records on SystmOne
• Liaise with carers and external agencies and play an active part in discharge planning
• Communicate sensitively with patients, carers, families and staff in groups, face to face and by phone
• Maintain referral processes and support smooth transitions between services
• Contribute to service objectives, protocols, quality improvement and clinical audit

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in health and social care
• GCSE or equivalent in English, with good spoken, written and understanding of English

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working with people
• Experience liaising with other MDT staff on patients' progress and issues

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication with patients, including those with hearing difficulties, cognitive impairment or challenging behaviour
• Skilled in dealing with anxious and distressed patients and relatives
• Attention to detail and understanding of confidentiality
• Excellent time management, organisation and computer literacy

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exceptions Order applies)
• Full UK driving licence

Other

• Works well within a team and co-operatively with the MDT
• Works independently without direct supervision and accepts responsibility
• Recognises own limits and seeks advice and supervision
• Calm, sensitive and empathetic disposition
• Problem solving
• Copes well in a busy environment

Nice to have

• NVQ level 3 in health and social care
• Knowledge of rehabilitation treatments and activities
• Evidence of ongoing personal development and interest in lifelong learning
• Experience in a physiotherapy or occupational therapy setting
• Experience of working within palliative care
• Understanding of a wide variety of conditions
• Ability to work single-handed with individuals or groups in a supportive environment
• Access to own transport

What’s offered

• 25 days' holiday, rising to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years
• 8 bank holidays
• Individual development review and clinical supervision
• Free parking
• Onsite cafe