Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistant - Birmingham

Active Care Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Nest Personal Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Job summary

Active Care Group in Birmingham is recruiting a Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre. You will support the therapy team with prescribed rehabilitation programmes and help with ward-based care and personal rehabilitation activities.

The role requires flexibility across a 7-day rota, excellent communication and a readiness to undertake specialist training.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare, rehabilitation or therapy environment.
• Understanding of disability, neurological conditions and rehabilitation principles.
• Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day rota and commence shifts at ward start times.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Willingness to undertake specialist and advanced training as part of induction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group rehabilitation programmes as prescribed and delegated by therapists.
• Support ward-based care and assist with mobility, transfers and rehabilitation activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with policy.
• Participate in handovers, therapy planning and multidisciplinary meetings.

Job description

# Therapeutic Rehabilitation AssistantBirminghamFull TimeCloses 17 December 2026Apply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application.## About this role**Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care.**We have a wonderful opportunity for Therapeutic Rehabilitation assistants to join our friendly team at our Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Birmingham.The Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistant works as a key member of the rehabilitation therapy team and provides targeted, delegated rehabilitation programmes prescribed by the therapist.The role acts as a bridge between Rehabilitation Healthcare Support Workers and the Therapy Team. You will spend the first part of the shift supporting ward-based care alongside Rehabilitation Healthcare Support Workers, contributing to personal care and rehabilitative activities, before working with the therapy team later in the shift to deliver prescribed rehabilitation interventions.You will complete specialist induction and advanced training and will work within clearly defined competencies and under the supervision of qualified therapy staff at all times.**What you'll be working:*** Full-time hours* 37.63 hours per week* Shifts will be on a rota basis* £28,294.07 (FTE) per annum pro rata**What you'll be doing:****Clinical and Rehabilitation Duties*** Deliver individual and group rehabilitation programmes as prescribed and delegated by therapists (Band 6 or above).* Undertake treatment sessions or components of treatment under guidance, following therapy care plans and risk assessments.* Feed back to the therapeutic team regarding adjustments to treatment programmes and factors impacting goal attainment* Support patients with mobility, positioning, transfers, self-care and functional rehabilitation activities as directed.* Assist with personal care and ward-based rehabilitative activities during the first part of the shift in collaboration with Healthcare Assistants and nursing staff.* Observe, monitor, and accurately report patient progress, tolerance and response to treatment to the supervising therapist.* Maintain timely, accurate and confidential clinical documentation in line with Active Neuro standards.* Recognise own limitations, maintain professional boundaries and seek advice or escalation when required.**Patient Safety and Quality*** Deliver care in line with Active Neuro clinical policies, rehabilitation protocols and risk management procedures.* Identify and report changes in a patient’s physical, cognitive or emotional condition promptly to the therapy or nursing team.* Contribute to infection prevention and control, moving and handling safety, and safeguarding practice.* Promote dignity, privacy, equality and patient-centred care at all times.**Team Working and Communication*** Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, nursing staff and support workers.* Participate in handovers, therapy planning meetings, multidisciplinary meetings and clinical discussions as required.* Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, providing reassurance and clear explanations within role boundaries.**Administrative and Operational Responsibilities*** Assist with the efficient running of the therapy service under the direction of a qualified therapist.* Prepare treatment areas, equipment and resources for therapy sessions and ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored safely.* Report equipment faults, supply shortages and safety concerns promptly.* Contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities as requested.* Support administrative tasks related to therapy delivery and patient scheduling as required.**Professional Accountability and Governance*** Work within agreed competencies, training and Active Neuro policies at all times.* Practice in accordance with Active Neuro’s clinical governance framework and rehabilitation standards.* Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection, safeguarding and information governance requirements.* Report incidents, near misses and concerns using Active Neuro reporting systems.**What we would like from you:****Essential*** Experience working in a healthcare, rehabilitation or therapy environment.* Understanding of disability, neurological conditions and rehabilitation principles.* Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day rota and commence shifts at ward start times.* Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills.* Willingness to undertake specialist and advanced training as part of induction.**Desirable*** Experience working with patients with neurological conditions or brain injury.* Experience delivering delegated therapy programmes.* Competency in assisting with mobility, transfers and rehabilitation exercises.**What to look forward to:*** 25 days plus bank holidays* Birthday off* Join the **Benefits****Hub**and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities* **Active Reward App** giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop* Free 24 hour confidential **Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App**to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice* A **Nest Personal Pension** account* Access to join a **Medicash Health Plan** for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians* We recognise outstanding **Active Behaviours** via the **Active Awards** programme* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits* **Refer a Friend** **Scheme** and earn yourself up to **£1500** by recommending someone you know* ......and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group| || --- || **Take a look around the company** https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ |Salary£28,294.07 (FTE) per annum pro rata## Job detailsReference: REQ002707Contract type: Full TimeDivision: NorthPosted: 2 November 2026Closing date: 17 December 2026+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributorsB28 8SR