Rehabilitation Care Assistant

NHS; Maidenhead; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking Rehabilitation Care Assistants for the Optalis Short-Term Support and Rehabilitation Team in Maidenhead. This role involves providing personalized care to help clients regain independence in their daily activities, with a focus on rehabilitation and support in their homes. Full-time shifts include a mix of AM and PM hours, and candidates must have a valid UK driving license and their own vehicle.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle.
• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate.
• Valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centered support at customers' homes.
• Provide detailed feedback to the therapy team.
• Report any deterioration or change in condition.

Skills

Good IT skills

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Job summary

The Optalis Short-Term Support and Rehabilitation Team (STS&R) provides reablement care and support to people across the Royal Borough of Maidenhead and Windsor.

Reablement is a short-term, home-based support service that helps individuals regain skills, abilities, and confidence to manage daily tasks and live as independently as possible. It is provided after illness, injury, or hospital stay, focusing on supporting people to do things for themselves again, rather than doing things for them. With personalized recovery goals and plans created with our team of Occupational and Physiotherapists, reablement aims to improve independence through practical skills and activities.

In simple terms, reablement helps individuals return to routines like washing, dressing, cooking, or moving around, promoting independence.

Main duties of the job

We are recruiting Rehabilitation Care Assistants to expand our team and support more customers in their homes.

As a Rehabilitation Care Assistant, you will support customers in their homes to rebuild confidence and regain independence. Working with person-centered care plans developed by our Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, you will motivate and engage customers towards their recovery goals. You will also assist with personal care, mobility, medication administration, and some domestic tasks.

This role is based out of Maidenhead Town Hall but involves visiting customers across the borough. You must be able to drive and have your own vehicle.

Full-time shifts typically involve 4-5 days a week, covering AM (0700-1500) and PM (1400-2200) shifts, including alternate weekends.

Customer support is limited to a maximum of six weeks, so caseloads vary weekly, making each week unique.

About us

Optalis is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo), jointly owned by Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

We operate two reablement services—START in Wokingham and STS&R in Maidenhead—and provide adult social care services supporting independent living for adults with learning disabilities, dementia, and nursing care for older adults.

We offer stable employment and opportunities for career development.

Details

Date posted: 21 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £27,056.59/year from £14.02/hr + 45p per mile

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: F0128-25-0012

Job locations: RBWM Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1QU

Job description

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver safe, person-centered support at customers' homes, including personal care, meal prep, medications, and rehabilitation activities.
• Provide detailed feedback to the therapy team and coordinators to update rehabilitation plans as clients progress, using provided equipment.
• Report any deterioration or change in condition for medical intervention, liaising with healthcare professionals as needed.
• Use initiative and decision-making skills to ensure safety and well-being in the community.
• Participate fully in team meetings, supervision, and appraisals.
• Work with families and carers to explain and support the rehabilitation process.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate

Other (Essential):

• Valid right to work in the UK; visas with at least 6 months validity
• Ability to drive and visit clients at home within RBWM
• Ability to work independently
• Good IT and smartphone skills

Experience (Desirable):

• Experience working with vulnerable adults
• Experience in community-based roles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults.