rehabilitation support worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident proactive individual within Tower Hamlets Community Health Teams. A rehabilitation support worker is required to assist physiotherapists/occupational therapists in providing treatment to patients. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out rehabilitation programs with patients, as devised by the physiotherapist/occupational therapist, to maximise patient's mobility and independence in daily activities in their own home. Main duties of the job o Responsible for implementing and supporting rehab plans written by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. o To involve clients and carers in the planning of care/rehabilitation programmes and encourage self-management where appropriate. o Contributes to client goal planning sessions and shows initiative in areas where competent and as agreed by senior staff. About us 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.,

• Under direction of the physiotherapist/occupational therapist, contribute to the provision of rehabilitation programs to clients referred with primarily physical disabilities.
• To be responsible for own time management and provision of rehabilitation programs with designated clients.
• To continually report client progress back to the physiotherapist/occupational therapist, both verbally and written.
• To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, liaising with nursing and therapy staff with regard to designated clients.
• To develop a range of rehabilitation skills working with clients with physical disability.
  
  Education and Training
Essential
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
• Care Certificate
• Previous community and patient experience
Knowledge and Skills Essential
• Ability to undertake Manual Handling activities
Desirable
• Have knowledge and experience of Rehabilitation/Therapy skills and activities
• Evidence good communication in various scenarios
Other Desirable
• Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker
Person Specification Education and Training Essential
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
• Care Certificate
• Previous community and patient experience
Knowledge and Skills Essential
• Ability to undertake Manual Handling activities
Desirable
• Have knowledge and experience of Rehabilitation/Therapy skills and activities
• Evidence good communication in various scenarios, Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker