Rehabilitation Support Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist community stroke rehabilitation service, supporting people to regain independence and achieve personal goals following a stroke. Working under the guidance of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver rehabilitation programmes that promote recovery, maximise function and improve quality of life.

The role would suit someone with experience in healthcare, rehabilitation or support work who is keen to develop therapeutic skills within a community setting. It is also an excellent opportunity for those considering a future career in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy or another Allied Health Profession.

Based primarily in patients' homes and community settings, you will support individuals to work towards personalised rehabilitation goals. Duties may include assisting with mobility, upper limb function, cognitive and communication strategies, daily activities, monitoring progress and carrying out therapy programmes prescribed by qualified therapists.

As a key member of the team, you will help people rebuild confidence, independence and participation in everyday life after stroke. While some personal care may occasionally be required, the primary focus is therapeutic rehabilitation and recovery.

Main duties of the job

To carry out rehabilitation plans as prescribed by therapists

Provide assistance to clinical staff in the assessment and treatment of patients

Provide assistance with activities of daily living as per care plan

Be involved in stockchecking of equipment and some basic administration jobs

Attending meetings and training as needed

To escalate concerns about therapy programmes or deteriorating patients to senior colleagues

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.