Rehabilitation Support Worker

ESHT; St Leonards; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Onsite parking

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Rehabilitation Support Worker to join the Trauma & Orthopaedic team at Conquest Hospital in St Leonards-on-Sea. The role offers training and supervision and a supportive working environment.

You will assist patients with rehabilitation, work in a multidisciplinary team with occupational therapy and physiotherapy, and help promote independence and recovery.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above.
• Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject.
• Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• To assist registered practitioners in supporting patients with a rehabilitation programme, promoting independence and supporting active recovery.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic care as delegated by the registered practitioner(s).
• To work closely with patients and their families/carers under distant supervision of the registered practitioners providing accurate feedback to the appropriate practitioner(s).

Education

GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above

Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject

Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Job description

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Main area Rehabilitation Support Worker Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To include weekend rota with time back in lieu provided) Job ref 374-LB5284-B

Site Conquest Hospital Town St Leonards on Sea Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/10/2026 23:59

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rehabilitation support worker to work within our Trauma & Orthopaedic team at Conquest Hospital.

As part of the Trauma & Orthopaedic team, you will be joining a big supportive team passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex. You will have the opportunity to attend an in-service training programme and complete supervision sessions with your line manager. You will also work closely alongside both the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams along with the wider multi disciplinary team, including our newly appointed Advanced Practitioner to the team.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY

Main duties of the job

• To assist registered practitioners in supporting patients with a rehabilitation programme, promoting independence and supporting active recovery.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic care as delegated by the registered practitioner(s).
• To work closely with patients and their families/carers under distant supervision of the registered practitioners providing accurate feedback to the appropriate practitioner(s).

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above
• Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
• Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Experience

• Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
• Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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.