Rehabilitation Support Worker - Dynamic Care Team

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Rehabilitation Support Worker for the Bexhill Irvine Unit. You will support rehabilitation patients by implementing personalised care plans and managing rehabilitation dosage to prevent deconditioning, working with therapy and nursing teams to meet service needs.

The role requires flexibility and a collaborative approach within the Intermediate Care Rehabilitation team, contributing to improving rehabilitation outcomes for the local population.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade 4+ (or equivalent) required.
• Level 3 apprenticeship or NVQ 3 or equivalent knowledge/experience.
• Experience in health or social care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rehabilitation activities, including group sessions and individual patient rehabilitation, with regular progress updates to therapy leads.
• Collaborate with patients to set clear rehab goals and develop personalised plans.
• Work flexibly with broader teams to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Support colleagues’ development by sharing knowledge and skills across nursing and therapy teams.
• Cover during staff shortages to ensure continued safe rehabilitation.

Skills

Respect and empathy

Boundaries and supervision

Procedures and plans

Education

GCSE English & Maths 4+

Level 3 Apprenticeship/NVQ3

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Rehabilitation Support Worker for the Bexhill Irvine Unit. You will support rehabilitation patients by implementing personalised care plans and managing rehabilitation dosage to prevent deconditioning, working with therapy and nursing teams to meet service needs.

The role requires flexibility and a collaborative approach within the Intermediate Care Rehabilitation team, contributing to improving rehabilitation outcomes for the local population.