Rehabilitation Support Worker | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare trust is seeking a Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join its Community Discharge to Assess service in England. The role involves working closely with a Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide excellent, patient-centered care, helping individuals regain independence post-illness or injury. The successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence and be committed to delivering quality health interventions. This position offers flexible working options and various benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to providing patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide seamless service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Promote individualised patient-centred care to a designated caseload.
• Assist in identifying health and social care needs.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Commitment to patient care

Proficient in patient-centered care

Job description

Rehabilitation Support Worker Band 3, Merton Enhanced Home Based Rehabilitation Team, Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) - Merton

We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our Community Discharge to Assess service working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

We are looking for team players with a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent care and interventions. Our goal is to optimise our patients’ independence and wellbeing, enabling them to return to their own homes following a rapid decline through illness or injury, including falls.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP – due to being a fixed‑term contract ending 31st March 2026
• SHIFT PATTERN – either 8am to 4pm or 2pm to 10pm over a 7‑day period
• APPLICANTS MUST HOLD a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

The Rehabilitation Support Worker (RSW) – Responsibilities

• Works as part of the Multi‑Disciplinary Team to provide a seamless service to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of an Allied Health Professional.
• Becomes proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice.
• Promotes optimum independence and individualised patient‑centred care to a delegated caseload.
• Supports the team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.
• Assists in identification of the health and social care needs, and participates in the delivery and evaluation of care packages developed to meet those needs under direct supervision of a registered health professional.
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team within community rehabilitation services to assist in the development of good working relationships with statutory, voluntary and independent organisations.
• Provides competent and compassionate care to all patients with physical and cognitive difficulties within the community and/or care home settings.
• Supports Senior Staff by collaborating with colleagues across own and other community teams, acute teams, GPs, social services and the voluntary sector to optimise patient journey, care, wellbeing and outcomes.

Why we care about you

Just as we care about our patients’ well‑being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please visit https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for an outline of the skills, knowledge and experience required.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.