Rehabilitation Assistant

Wight Healthcare; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight Healthcare is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Community Therapy Team covering Petersfield and Bordon. You will work with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals to support patients in their homes and community settings, delivering delegated rehabilitation programmes and monitoring progress to help patients regain independence.

The role emphasizes a compassionate, person-centred approach, with supervision and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care or rehabilitation settings is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver delegated rehabilitation programmes and support mobility and functional activities.
• Support patients in their homes and community settings and monitor progress to achieve positive outcomes.
• Work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Rehabilitation Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Community Therapy Team covering Petersfield and Bordon.

Working alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, you will play a key role in supporting patients with a wide range of rehabilitation needs within their own homes and community settings. You will deliver delegated rehabilitation programmes, support mobility and functional activities, monitor patient progress and contribute to achieving positive outcomes for patients.

You will need excellent communication and organisational skills together with a compassionate, person-centred approach to care. Previous experience working within a health, social care or rehabilitation setting is desirable, although full support, supervision and development opportunities will be provided.

We offer a supportive multidisciplinary team environment, regular supervision, appraisal and opportunities for ongoing learning and development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with patients and wants to make a meaningful difference to people's independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.