Rehabilitation Support Worker

THE DISABILITIES TRUST; Ely; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Company Pension

Free parking

Long Service and Staff Awards

Job summary

Brainkind in Ely is hiring a Rehabilitation Support Worker to join a dedicated team. You will support individuals with brain injury in their journey toward independent living, under a personalised plan and with ongoing training.

No prior care experience is required; our induction and specialist coaching will prepare you to work with residents to regain skills and confidence. This is a rewarding, community-based role in Cambridgeshire.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full induction and training provided.
• Empathy, patience and resilience are essential.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support following individual plans to develop independent living skills.
• Assist residents with daily activities and rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with therapists to implement care plans and track progress.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Job description

Rehabilitation Support Worker - Ely

Req #273

Ely - Fen House, 143 Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 01:00

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people

with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Rehabilitation Support Worker

Ely

Salary: up to £14.21 per hour

Hours: 21 hours

Here is your opportunity to start a career in rehabilitation support work. You do not need experience in care or support roles – we provide a full induction and specialist training and coaching.

Working in brain injury rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them gain the skills and confidence to live independently.

You will share the journey with these inspiring people as they overcome hurdles, achieve milestones, and reach the goals they’ve set. Many of the people we support only stay for three months before they are ready to move on. You can make a massive difference in that time.

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people

with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

The Role

This opportunity is based in Fen House, Ely which provides rehabilitation to up to 25 individuals with an acquired brain injury. It is a unique community where the people we support can address their cognitive, behavioural, physical, and emotional difficulties. You will work alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and speech and language therapists who work collaboratively with support workers to enable individuals to achieve their goals, such as regaining the ability to walk, talk or re-learn daily skills.

We will train you to provide personalised support and you will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising, accessing the local community – the daily routine of regular life.

You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey.

About you

We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our Charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you:

• have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation
• enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues
• have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy
• have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload.

Rewards

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

• A competitive rate of up to £14.21 per hour
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Free parking
• Company Pension
• Long Service and Staff Awards

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including DBS checks

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Job Details

• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Regular
• Hiring Min Rate: 13.21 GBP
• Hiring Max Rate: 14.21 GBP

Ely - Fen House, 143 Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom