Rehabilitation Support Worker - Therapy

Sirona care & health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare provider in Bristol as a Rehabilitation Support Worker. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive therapy team, helping patients regain independence after hospital stays. You will engage with experienced professionals, participate in a variety of rehabilitation activities, and contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on community health, this position is perfect for those eager to make a real difference. Enjoy NHS benefits, flexible working options, and a vibrant workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

27+ days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required.
• Experience in direct client care and team working is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal and domestic living activities.
• Assist in running group treatments and maintain patient records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and stakeholders.

Skills

Direct client care

Team working

Communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Manual handling

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Main area Rehabilitation (therapy) Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Hours to include rostered weekends) Job ref 083-6888057-SL

Employer Sirona care & health CIC Employer type NHS Site South Bristol Community Hospital Town Bristol Salary £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/01/2025 23:59

Rehabilitation Support Worker - Therapy

NHS AfC: Band 3

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and committed individual with an interest in inpatient rehabilitation who will be part of a supportive therapy team delivering therapy within South Bristol Community Hospital. The rehabilitation unit meets the needs of people who are unable to return home immediately after a hospital stay, as they need further rehabilitation following an acute illness/injury.

The unit consists of 30 beds at South Bristol Community Hospital, which provides a purpose-built environment where individuals who are ‘medically stable’ can receive rehabilitation assessment, along with focused therapy and support from our multidisciplinary team, to support independence before they return home.

We are looking for a Rehab Support Worker to work with the therapy team to deliver rehabilitation. You will be working with experienced health care professionals as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team who will provide support, joint working, regular supervision, appraisal, competencies, training programme, and a real commitment to professional development for you to reach your full potential.

Main duties of the job

1. The post-holder will undertake therapy lead activities within the rehab unit. They will be part of the multi-disciplinary team providing rehabilitation and care. This includes supervising patients with personal and domestic living activities, mobility practice, and therapy programmes.
2. To be able to undertake a range of suitably delegated therapy led activities within a competency framework to provide therapy to patients.
3. To contribute to the assessment and treatment of patients referred to the inpatient rehabilitation unit. Following prescribed aspects of care, supervising patients with personal and domestic living activities, adaptations of mobility aids, and the provision and fitting of basic aids.
4. To assist in the running of group treatments, including leading on independent treatment groups as prescribed by the treating therapists.
5. To maintain accurate, legible, and contemporaneous service patients’ records (paper/electronic) in line with documentation guides.
6. To provide safe, patient-centred, effective, and evidence-based clinical activities in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.
7. To assist therapists in the collection of accurate data for audits.
8. To communicate effectively with patients and other stakeholders verbally, in writing, and electronically using E-mail. This includes writing clinical records in line with the Sirona care & health Documentation Policy.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset, or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners, and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

As we do not hold a certificate of sponsorship for these roles, we are unable to accept applications from non-UK residents for this vacancy. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of direct client care in a health or social care setting
• Experience of team working
• Able to communicate clearly and succinctly, verbally, in writing, and electronically
• Experience of use of IT systems
• Able to carry out the core clinical competencies required of the post e.g. manual handling of patients
• Experience working in community, acute settings, and with therapists

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.

Kat Earle - 0300 124 6304 (Senior Occupational Therapist)