Community Rehabilitation Support Worker

The rehabilitation support worker assists physiotherapists/occupational therapists/nursing colleagues in providing treatment to patients. You will be responsible for carrying out rehabilitation programs with patients, as devised by the physiotherapist/occupational therapist, to maximize patient's mobility and independence in daily activities in their own home. Main duties of the job

• To establish a therapeutic relationship and communicate effectively with clients and carers to implement treatment plan with sufficient explanation to ensure informed consent.
• To carry out treatment programs prescribed by the physiotherapist/occupational therapist, with designated clients.
• To assist the Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists with treatment sessions which may include walking practice, monitoring exercise programmes, equipment provision and teaching techniques of its use. Also including implementing rehabilitation programs to practice daily activities such as cooking, dressing and washing, possibly whilst using equipment or compensatory techniques.
• To be aware of risk involved in providing care to clients and to ensure self and client safety.
• To demonstrate good manual handling skills e.g. positioning and transferring clients, use of hoist, walking aids with moderate physical effort throughout the day.
• To maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation which is consistent with legal, professional and organisational requirements.
• On a daily basis, to be required to use basic computer skills e.g. e-mail, Internet, Intranet, Physio-tool, and use EMIS for report writing.
• To assist in audit and/or research projects for service and professional development as required, Supporting Rehabilitation programs devised by Qualified Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists
Reporting back to the case holder of any concerns noted/rehabilitation progress/review of client goals You will support the observation taking and identify any concerns or change in patterns, supporting the prevention of admission into hospital. You will attend weekly Multi disciplinary meetings to provide this feedback and support the progression of the clients. You will receive 4 weekly supervision to ensure your skills, needs and development is supported Please see attached JD & PS for full details of this post. Job description, Supporting Rehabilitation programs devised by Qualified Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists Reporting back to the case holder of any concerns noted/rehabilitation progress/review of client goals You will support the observation taking and identify any concerns or change in patterns, supporting the prevention of admission into hospital. You will attend weekly Multi disciplinary meetings to provide this feedback and support the progression of the clients. You will receive 4 weekly supervision to ensure your skills, needs and development is supported Please see attached JD & PS for full details of this post.


• oNVQ 2 Equivalent oGood general secondary school education (English, Literacy and Numeracy Skills, Experience working with older People or peole with disabilities
• oExperience of client centred working, within a multidisciplinary team
• oExperience of working with older people in a community rehabilitation setting
Knowledge and skills Essential
• oEqual Opportunities related to staff and clients
• oAbility to manage own workload, work flexibly and use initiative to problem solve.
• oOrganisational, planning and time management skills
• oGood interpersonal and written communication skills.
• oAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• oAbility to recognise boundaries of own skill level and seek help as appropriate
• oAbility to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client
• oAbility to assist clients who are frail or who requires assistance with activities of daily living and to apply a rehabilitation approach in a support worker role.
• oWord-processing/IT skills
Desirable
• oKnowledge of statutory and voluntary agencies that may be involved in supporting older people at home
• oUnderstanding of how physical health problems impact someone on a day to day basis
• oManual handling techniques
Other Essential
• oCapacity to undertake physical skills required, facilitating a wide range of activities, including using equipment as advised and as required.
• oAbility and willingness to work across different sites and within the community (e.g. client's homes, workplaces).
Knowledge and skills Essential
• oAn understanding of the needs of Tower Hamlets culturally diverse population
• oUnderstanding of health and safety issues in relation to working in a client's home (trips and falls, verbal/physical aggression)
Person Specification Education Essential
• oNVQ 2 Equivalent oGood general secondary school education (English, Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Other Desirable
• oCar owner/Driver
Experience Essential
• Experience working with older People or peole with disabilities
• oExperience of client centred working, within a multidisciplinary team
• oExperience of working with older people in a community rehabilitation setting
Knowledge and skills Essential
• oEqual Opportunities related to staff and clients
• oAbility to manage own workload, work flexibly and use initiative to problem solve.
• oOrganisational, planning and time management skills
• oGood interpersonal and written communication skills.
• oAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• oAbility to recognise boundaries of own skill level and seek help as appropriate
• oAbility to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client
• oAbility to assist clients who are frail or who requires assistance with activities of daily living and to apply a rehabilitation approach in a support worker role.
• oWord-processing/IT skills
Desirable
• oKnowledge of statutory and voluntary agencies that may be involved in supporting older people at home
• oUnderstanding of how physical health problems impact someone on a day to day basis
• oManual handling techniques
Other Essential
• oCapacity to undertake physical skills required, facilitating a wide range of activities, including using equipment as advised and as required.
• oAbility and willingness to work across different sites and within the community (e.g. client's homes, workplaces).
Knowledge and skills Essential
• oAn understanding of the needs of Tower Hamlets culturally diverse population
• oUnderstanding of health and safety issues in relation to working in a client's home (trips and falls, verbal/physical aggression)
  
  Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations