Rehabilitation Assistant

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Wigton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Solway Rehabilitation Team. The role involves delivering rehabilitation in people’s homes and our rehabilitation centre, helping patients regain independence through supervised exercises and ADLs.

Based in Wigton, the post requires UK driving and a flexible 7-day service. Training is provided, and the team supports career development within a friendly, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in community or rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Patient-centred care with focus on independence.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver rehabilitation in the community.
• Implement rehabilitation plans and observe patient condition.
• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Support 7-day rota and flexible shifts between 8am–6pm.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexible working

Driving licence

Education

GCSE Maths or English

QCF level 3 in Health/ Social/ Therapeutic Support

Care Certificate or willing to undertake

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Main area 205145 Keswick & Solway ICC Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Work over 7 days on a rota basis between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm) Job ref 262-A-26-8263997

Site Wigton Hospital Town Wigton Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are a supportive friendly and innovative rehabilitation team delivering rehabilitation in peoples own homes and in our well equipped Rehabilitation Centre.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, interested in developing the skills to keep our population healthy and independent.

Rehabilitation assistants play a key role in facilitating early discharge from hospital, preventing unnecessary admissions and helping individuals reach goals that are important to them. This may include exercise programmes, equipment provision and practicing daily living skills alongside participation in a range of health promoting groupwork such as balance and confidence and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Full training will be provided to the successful post holder and we welcome informal visits to the team or any questions you may have about this post

Community visits are undertaken across the beautiful Solway Plain to the Lake District National Park

The successful candidate will be based in Solway Community Rehabilitation team but will also be expected to cover across the Keswick and Solway ICC when needed.

Shortlisted applicants are required to attend the interview in person.

Main duties of the job

A Rehabilitation Assistant in a multi-disciplinary team is expected to work with other health and social care professionals to develop the ethos of multi-disciplinary, integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard.

As a Rehabilitation Assistant reporting to a registered health professional, the post holder will implement rehabilitation plans for patients in the community and other settings, observe the patient’s condition, providing direct care with a rehabilitation and therapy focus. This may include supporting patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.

Flexible working will be required to meet the needs of the patient group.

The ability to work over 7 days is a requirement of the post. The hours of work will be on a rota covering a shift pattern between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and as part of the team you will have the opportunity to take part in the process.

Car driver / able to travel independently of public transport around the geographical area is essential.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person specification

Experience

• Working in health/social care related post or worked in a voluntary or informal caring capacity with adults
• Ability to work with a wide range of people
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Evidence of working within rehabilitation
• Experience of lone working
• Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Personal Circumstances

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Ability to encourage and inspire others
• Responsible and reliable
• Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of a 7 day service
• Able to travel independently of public transport across a wide geographical area.
• Committed to personal development.
• Has full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle, which has business use insurance.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Ability to apply practical skills to maintain independence
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to exercise individual responsibility and judgement
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Basic IT skills
• Confidence to work as part of a team and alone in the community
• Able to adapt to changing patient needs.
• Able to remain calm and rational in times of crisis.
• Competency to complete clinical observations and basic diagnostics
• Able to pass on knowledge to other team members
• Able to question and clarify information.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of how an Integrated Care Community functions
• Basic understanding of a Rehab Assistant's role
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of rehab and promotion of independence
• Self awareness and appreciation of limitiations
• Knowledge of personal care, function and mobility, nutrition, privacy and dignity
• An understanding of how to support, with empathy and encouragement, individuals who may be unwell or have reduced functional capabilities.
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application
• Knowledge of moving and handling policies and procedures
• Knowledge of aids and equipment used to promote independence
• Knowledge of the importance of risk assessment

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) or the willingness to undertake the courses.
• Evidence of ongoing training and personal development.
• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake the course. (This is applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care).
• QCF level 3 in Health, Social, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support, or equivalent.
• Additional training in rehabilitation or caring for the older person

Other requirements

• Genuine desire to work with older people.
• Support equality and value diversity.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Fiona Dalton Job title Team Lead Solway Rehabilitation Team Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01946 853333 Additional information

Contact the Keswick & Solway Hub (01946 85 33 33 - Option 3) for further details or to arrange an informal visit

Ask for Fiona Dalton or Emma Fullstone

If you have problems applying, contact

Address South Parkhouse Building
Baron Way
Kingmoor Park
Carlisle
Cumbria
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