Rehabilitation Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join the Rehabilitation Assistant team at a leading health service provider. This role involves working closely with a multi-professional team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care at Tickhill Road Hospital. As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you will contribute to the well-being of patients through various daily living activities, while also gaining valuable experience and skills through a Level 2 apprenticeship. This is a fantastic chance to develop your career in healthcare and make a real difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills to functional skills level 1 or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out therapeutic care plans under supervision of the multi-professional team.
• Promote and maintain the well-being of patients in daily activities.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a care-related subject

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths

Job description

Job Summary

Are you interested in a career as a health professional?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Rehabilitation Assistant team. We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and compassionate applicants to expand the existing team. Working as a Rehabilitation Assistant, you will work under the guidance of the inter-disciplinary team (IDT) to contribute to the delivery of services based within Tickhill Road Hospital (TRH). Applications are welcomed from individuals who are interested in developing skills in rehabilitation while providing a high-quality, flexible patient-centered service.

If you don't already have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 2 apprenticeship qualification relevant to your role.

As an apprentice within RDaSH, you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills, and obtain all the tools needed to thrive. An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organization. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognized qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge, and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out agreed therapeutic care plan/goals with patients under the direction and supervision of the multi-professional team.
• Contribute to the promotion and maintenance of physical, psychological, and social well-being of patients in Activities of daily living e.g., washing and dressing practice, continence management, hydration & nutrition needs, mobility, meal and drink preparation, practicing domestic activities e.g., laundry and shopping, speech and language exercise programmes, health promotion e.g., healthy eating, and social activities.
• Contribute to the assessment, implementation, and delivery of individualised evidence-based care and provide feedback of current patient status to appropriate members of the multi-professional team throughout the span of duty.
• Assist in the promotion and maintenance of individual patient service activities of daily living e.g., assisting with personal hygiene needs, mobility, and nutrition needs.
• Awareness of and adherence to all Trust policies.
• Promote and uphold privacy, dignity & respect, rights, and well-being of patients and their carers at all times with a particular emphasis on facilitation of a holistic quality of life for the patient.

About Us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.

About

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organization. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,637.57 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-PHNAO-0120-B

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital, Weston Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QN

Job Description

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Responsibilities

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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential

• Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills to functional skills level 1 or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 in a care-related subject or equivalent or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Desirable

• GCSE Grade C or above or Functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details
Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital, Weston Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/