Description
We are recruiting a Community Rehabilitation Assistant to deliver person-centred, goal-focused rehabilitation as part of an Intermediate Care service. You will support adults with a range of physical and psychological needs to achieve meaningful outcomes following illness or hospital admission.
The post holder will be a key member of the Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Community service, supporting their peers and being an effective team member, whilst working on their own initiative. They will be able to support the multi-disciplinary team to implement effective individualised treatment plans to people who may have a range of physical and psychological conditions.
Main duties of the job:
- Plan and prioritise your own workload to meet service and patient needs
- Deliver delegated rehabilitation programmes (e.g. mobility, ADLs, exercise plans)
- Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure coordinated care
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and professionals
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with Trust standards
- Follow policies and procedures including moving & handling, safeguarding, and infection control
- Identify, report, and manage risk and incidents appropriately
As a Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant, you will:
- Support the implementation of individualised care and treatment plans under guidance of qualified staff
- Work both independently and as part of a team, including lone working in the community
- Promote independence, dignity, and choice in all interactions
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition or progress
- Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to support safe, effective care delivery
The salary for this role is £25,760 to £27,476 a year.
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.