Rehabilitation Assistant – Community Rehabilitation Team
The Integrated Community Rehabilitation Services (ICRS) in South Manchester Local Care Organisation are currently recruiting a Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant into the Community Rehabilitation Team. The successful candidate should be passionate about providing care to residents in their own home. Although based in one service, there will be opportunities to work with a variety of services that make up the ICRS, including the Community Therapy Team, Community Falls, Post Covid and Community Neuro Rehab Team.
ICRS provides therapy for patients with a wide range of conditions who may be struggling to access care in an out‑patient setting. The successful candidate will work with a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and the wider Multi‑Disciplinary Team to provide treatment and intervention as prescribed by a qualified clinician.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with a diverse group of patients with complex medical conditions.
* Take an active part in the delivery and evaluation of evidence‑based home exercise and therapeutic programmes under the indirect supervision of a therapist.
* Work as part of a team to develop and maintain clinical skills and competencies.
* Work without direct supervision, undertaking tasks delegated by a qualified health‑care professional.
* Support patients to achieve their goals and promote independence and healthy lifestyles.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience of working within health or social care teams.
* Good communication skills.
* Dedication to providing high quality care to patients.
* MUST have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits. Evidence of this will be required; failure to provide will result in not progressing to interview.
Additional Information
For further details or informal visits, contact Charlotte Robbens, Occupational Therapist:
Email: charlotte.robbens@mft.nhs.uk
Phone: 0161 529 6767
Sarah Fawcett
Email: sarah.fawcett@mft.nhs.uk
Phone: 0161 529 6718
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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