Therapy Support Worker for Community Rehab & Home First

NHS Jobs; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust is seeking an experienced therapist to deliver person-centred care and rehabilitation for individuals with frailty and orthopaedic conditions, promoting Home First and supporting safe discharge.

You will monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and work within treatment plans while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. The role includes service development and weekend rotas as part of a seven-day service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and rehabilitation programmes for individuals with frailty, falls, trauma and orthopaedic conditions, neurological conditions, deconditioning, and complex rehabilitation needs.
• Promote the Home First approach, supporting patients to remain safely in their own homes wherever possible.
• Contribute to timely hospital discharge and support effective patient flow across health and care services.
• Monitor and report patient progress, escalating concerns appropriately to registered therapists.
• Work autonomously within agreed treatment plans while seeking guidance when required.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and support students or new staff where appropriate.
• Contribute to weekend and bank holiday rotas as part of a seven-day service.

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust is seeking an experienced therapist to deliver person-centred care and rehabilitation for individuals with frailty and orthopaedic conditions, promoting Home First and supporting safe discharge.

You will monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and work within treatment plans while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. The role includes service development and weekend rotas as part of a seven-day service.