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Job overview
Staying Steady is delighted to invite applications for a part‑time Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our friendly, multidisciplinary team within the Milton Keynes Home1st service. We are a key part of the Milton Keynes Falls Pathway, a joint NHS, Council and voluntary sector initiative supporting people who have fallen or are at risk of falling. Our aim is to help individuals understand and manage their falls risks, build confidence, and maintain independence through regular physical activity.
About the Role
As a Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant, you will work both independently and as part of the wider team. Your responsibilities will include:
* Completing home hazard assessments
* Carrying out exercise and activity assessments
* Supporting multifactorial falls assessments to identify individual risk factors
* Working collaboratively with patients and their support networks to develop personalised plans
* Delivering interventions on a one‑to‑one and group basis
This is a community‑based role that relies on strong communication, empathy, and partnership working skills. You will be supported through regular supervision from therapists and nurses within Staying Steady and will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to meet patients’ rehabilitation needs. Previous experience in a physical rehabilitation role is essential.
Main duties of the job
To undertake specific assessments and provide education and treatment plans to support the physical rehabilitation and education of service users, with the aim to reduce their falls risks and maintain independence and to promote physical activity.
To work with the team to facilitate and manage the Otago group. This will include exercises intervention and basic patient education.
To provide flexible programmes and interventions of therapeutic activities, under the guidance of the Staying Steady registered staff.
Undertaking low level equipment assessments and providing equipment.
Carry out assessments and interventions in the community, patients own home, care homes, or supporting in the consultant led Staying Steady clinic.
To provide high standards of documentation and communication, including the use of electronic database i.e. System1.
Carry out other duties deemed necessary by Staying Steady professionals.
To provide a support role in assisting the Staying Steady professionals in performing assessments and care planning as required.
To use information gained from assessment to develop a problem list and proposed intervention options. To action Therapy interventions following discussion with the MDT.
To carry out Therapy tasks which may involve moving and handling and potentially personal care.
To effectively use a range of verbal and non‑verbal communication tools to engage and negotiate with patients across a multicultural and intellectual spectrum.
Working for our organisation
Training and Development
At Staying Steady and Home1st, we are committed to ongoing staff development and lifelong learning. You will receive:
* Support with competencies and self‑directed learning
* Access to training and collaborative working across Staying Steady, Home1st and partner organisations
Location & Equipment
Staying Steady is based at the Open University, with work carried out across multiple bases and in patients’ homes or care homes. You will be provided with:
* ICT laptop
* Uniform
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To undertake specific skilled support work to aid rehabilitation of service users, in achievement of optimal independence with or without the assistance of others
* To provide flexible programmes and interventions of therapeutic activities, independently or under the guidance of staying steady registered staff as required
* Follow treatment plans, developed by health professionals in the service
* Work without direct supervision, monitoring progress and minor adaptations to interventions as required, including patient assessment
* Managing and facilitating with Otago Groups with the other Band 4 rehabilitation assistant, with support from other members of the MDT
Person specification
Essential and desirable.
* NVQ 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent foundation degree
* Educated to GCSE in Maths and English
* Full and Current UK driving licence and provision of a vehicle
* Experience in NHS health and social care setting.
* Experience of working in physical rehabilitation/community/exercise provision/falls prevention service
* Evidence of ability to work independently or as part of an MDT
* Experience of leading group activities
* Postural stability instructor training/Knowledge of Otago programme
* To be able to lead a group session
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI‑generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI‑generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
* Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
* Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
* Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
* If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Becky Carrington Job title Staying Steady Team Lead Physiotherapist Email address becky.carrington@nhs.net Telephone number 01908 725622
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