Rehabilitation Assistant - Forest

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Newnham on Severn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is recruiting Rehabilitation Assistants in Newnham on Severn. This role involves working closely with health professionals to provide essential clinical and personal care to service users, with responsibilities including assisting daily living activities and supporting therapy programs. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, effective communication skills, and a passion for high-quality care. The position offers structured development opportunities and a variety of benefits, including generous leave and training options.

Benefits

Free car parking at many sites

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Broad range of training and development opportunities

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a care role is desirable but new to care applicants will be offered a structured development plan.
• Progression from pay band 2 to pay band 3 on completion of the Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Participate and assist in the delivery of care and services to patients and service users.
• Assist with daily living activities, medication administration, and personal hygiene.
• Support patients in carrying out therapy, rehabilitation, and exercise programmes.
• Record care activity and support notes accurately.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Strong commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate care

Desire to work with people in their communities

Education

Any qualification or training relevant to a care role (e.g. Level 2, Level 3)

Job description

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC) we provide joined‑up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and support people in their own homes and in a range of other locations. Our mission is to enable people to live the best life they can and we put people at the heart of our services.

Role Overview

We are recruiting experienced and new to care Rehabilitation Assistants in the Forest of Dean. As a Health Care Support Worker you will work closely with other health care professionals, delivering essential clinical and personal care. You will ensure that our service user needs are met and assist the team in maintaining high standards of care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Participate and assist in the delivery of care and services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service.
• Assist with daily living activities, medication administration, personal hygiene and use of equipment.
• Support patients in carrying out therapy, rehabilitation and exercise programmes.
• Follow the guidance set out in the Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants and Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care.
• Record care activity and support notes accurately and keep the care plan up to date.

Qualifications

• Any qualification or training that is relevant to a care role (e.g. Level 2, Level 3).
• Experience in a care role is desirable but new to care applicants will be offered a structured development plan, including achievement of the Care Certificate.
• Progression from pay band 2 to pay band 3 on completion of the Care Certificate.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate care and a genuine desire to work with people in their communities.

Working Hours & Shift Patterns

Our service runs 24/7 and all Rehabilitation Assistant roles offer core hours of 07.00-22.00. The following shift is currently highly sought after for this locality:

• PM – 17:00 – 22:00 (4 on 4 off)

If you would like to discuss flexible working options, please get in touch with the recruiting manager as we are happy to discuss varying shift patterns.

Vehicle & Driving Licence Requirement

This role is locality based and involves visiting people. All applicants must hold a valid driving licence for the UK and have access to a vehicle that they can use for work purposes.

Benefits

• Free car parking at many of our sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification
• Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship available alongside your substantive post
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours
• Flexible, family‑friendly and agile working opportunities
• Recognition and long service awards
• Fast‑track physiotherapy
• Our Wellbeing line
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes – including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.