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Rehabilitation Assistant
The closing date is 05 April 2026
A rare opportunity is now available join our Community therapy team based in North Hampshire. The role is working alongside the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Associate Practitioners who are part of the multidisciplinary team providing services to patients in their own homes. We work to provide rehabilitation and support admission avoidance, promote independence and support patients with long term conditions. The caseload is mixed and whilst many of our patients are frail older adults, we also work with those needing falls prevention as well as those with long term conditions, neurological conditions, orthopaedic conditions and palliative care.
Please note this is a part time post for 30 hours per week post, based in Basingstoke primarily, with some cover to the Alton area. We cannot offer full time hours. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is required.
Main duties of the job
Our Rehabilitation assistants work primarily to implement treatment plans and provide rehabilitation for patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. Previous experience working in a care or rehabilitation setting is highly desirable.
The work in our team very varied and you will have opportunity to develop your skills in a variety of ways. You will receive on the job training in line with our competency framework and with support from our qualified staff, as well as having opportunities to attend relevant courses. You will also be given training and support to gain The Care Certificate. You will need to have good time management and IT skills. We are looking for a motivated individual who is keen to work as part of a team for the best outcome for our patients.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
* NVQ 3 in relevant health care topic or equivalent experience
Experience
* Previous experience as health care assistant
* see JD
Additional Criteria
* SEE JD
* SEE JD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearBased on full time hours
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