Rehabilitation Assistant

Stanford Wellbeing Ltd; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and supervision

Supportive team

Job summary

Stanford Wellbeing Ltd is expanding our specialist rehabilitation team in South Essex and is seeking two Rehabilitation Assistants to support a young man living with a brain injury and cognitive/behavioural difficulties.

This hands-on role involves aiding daily activities, building engagement in meaningful tasks, trying new supported activities, and participating fully in a structured rehabilitation programme with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Must be a driver with access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to work daytimes, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support a young man with daily activities and rehabilitation.
• Help build occupational engagement and try new activities.
• Assist within a structured multidisciplinary programme (occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, SLT, music therapy).

Skills

Caring

Patience

Reliable

Willing to learn

Tools

Driver licence

Job description

Specialist Rehabilitation Assistants (2 Posts Available) South Essex | £15.00 – £17.00 per hour | 6‑hour shifts | 5 days per week (rolling rota)Make a Real Difference in Someone’s Life

Stanford Wellbeing Ltd is expanding our specialist rehabilitation team, and we are looking for two compassionate, motivated Rehabilitation Assistants to support a young man living with a brain injury who experiences significant cognitive and behavioural difficulties.

This is a meaningful, hands‑on role supporting him to:

• Engage in daily activities
• Build occupational engagement
• Try new supported activities
• Participate fully in a structured rehabilitation programme

You will work closely with the client and his family, helping him access a full multidisciplinary programme including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, and Music Therapy.

What Makes This Role Special

• You’ll be part of a specialist rehabilitation service—the only one in Essex providing fully trained Rehabilitation Assistants supervised by qualified professionals.
• You’ll receive full training, ongoing support, and supervision from a Consultant Occupational Therapist.
• You’ll help someone rebuild confidence, independence, and meaningful engagement.
  

Role Details

• Location: South Essex
• Hours: 6‑hour shifts, 5 days per week (rolling rota)
• Pay: £15.00 – £17.00 per hour, based on experience and assessed skills
• Availability: Must be able to work daytimes, evenings and weekends
• Driving: Must be a driver with access to a vehicle
  

No Experience Needed

If you are caring, patient, reliable, and eager to learn, we will provide all the training you need. This role is ideal for people interested in:

• Rehabilitation
• Psychology
• Therapy support
• Health & social care
• Community‑based work