Stroke Rehabilitation Care Assistant – Inpatient & Community

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Care Support Worker for the Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team in Barnsley. You will join a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality, safe and compassionate care to stroke patients in inpatient and community settings.

The role requires initiative, reliability, and excellent communication to support rehabilitation and daily living activities.

Qualifications

• English and maths at entry level 3 or higher; GCSE A-G/1-9 equivalents.
• Care Certificate or commitment to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
• Level 2 health and social care qualification required or obtainable.
• Care setting experience or voluntary care background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and compassionate planned care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Carry out rehabilitation activities and daily living tasks as directed by therapists and nursing staff.
• Support service users with personal care (bathing, toileting, dressing, meals).
• Assist clinicians in supporting people with daily activities and rehabilitation.
• Participate in 24/7 rostering and respond to emergencies as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Initiative

Time management

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Flexible working

Education

Level 2 health and social care qualification

Care Certificate

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Basic IT/keyboard skills

Job description

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Care Support Worker for the Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team in Barnsley. You will join a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality, safe and compassionate care to stroke patients in inpatient and community settings.

The role requires initiative, reliability, and excellent communication to support rehabilitation and daily living activities.