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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Reablement Rehabilitation Assistant- South Somerset

The closing date is 15 April 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the South Somerset Reablement Therapy Team on a permanent basis. The team is based in the South Somerset cluster of intermediate care pathway beds, which currently include Crewkerne Community Hospital, Sherborne House and La Fontana.

Do you enjoy completing prescription rehabilitation from both Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists with a complex variety caseload during their inpatient stay?

Do you enjoy participation and running of groups such as exercise classes, mindfulness sessions and Breakfast clubs?

Come and join our friendly therapy team which consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Senior Rehabilitation Assistants and learn invaluable community and rehabilitation skills that support patients through their whole pathway journey.

Main duties of the job

To work as an integral member of the Intermediate Care Service providing effective support to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and any other team members

To work with patients undertaking therapy/rehabilitation programmes to support and encourage them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life, as directed by team therapists

To work with patients in a range of community locations, including community hospitals, care home rehabilitation units and in service users own homes with overall supervision from rehabilitation professionals.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-3995

Job locations

Crewkerne Community Hospital

Middle Path

Crewkerne

Somerset

TA18 8BX


Disch Pathway Sherbourne House

131 Sherbourne Road

Sherborne

Somerset

BA21 4HF


Disch Pathway La Fontana

Martock

Somerset

TA12 6PQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job description is detailed and attached, which includes the person specification. Please ensure that you take the time to read to ensure you meet the criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job description is detailed and attached, which includes the person specification. Please ensure that you take the time to read to ensure you meet the criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult/elderly rehabilitation, nursing or care worker experience
  • Post holder will be required to achieve NVQ 2/3 or equivalent in care/rehabilitation
  • Maths and English Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to implement basic treatment plans with appropriate support from the therapist
  • A good understanding of health and social care models
  • An understanding of the physiology, psychology and organisation and function of the human body
  • Understanding of actions which can improve an individual's quality of care
  • The provision and promotion of holistic person-centred care
  • Understanding of duty of care and safeguarding of individuals
  • Understanding of patient-centred goals and how to support individuals to achieve their goals and promote independence
  • Understanding of an individual's place in society and key supportive factors
  • Previous experience of working within a health or social care setting or undertaking a caring role
  • Evidence of the promoting independence
  • Experience of working independently

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please refer to the person specification included in the job description.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult/elderly rehabilitation, nursing or care worker experience
  • Post holder will be required to achieve NVQ 2/3 or equivalent in care/rehabilitation
  • Maths and English Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to implement basic treatment plans with appropriate support from the therapist
  • A good understanding of health and social care models
  • An understanding of the physiology, psychology and organisation and function of the human body
  • Understanding of actions which can improve an individual's quality of care
  • The provision and promotion of holistic person-centred care
  • Understanding of duty of care and safeguarding of individuals
  • Understanding of patient-centred goals and how to support individuals to achieve their goals and promote independence
  • Understanding of an individual's place in society and key supportive factors
  • Previous experience of working within a health or social care setting or undertaking a caring role
  • Evidence of the promoting independence
  • Experience of working independently

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please refer to the person specification included in the job description.

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 details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crewkerne Community Hospital

Middle Path

Crewkerne

Somerset

TA18 8BX


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crewkerne Community Hospital

Middle Path

Crewkerne

Somerset

TA18 8BX


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager- Physiotherapist / Team Lead

Esme Diment

esme.diment@somersetft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-3995

Job locations

Crewkerne Community Hospital

Middle Path

Crewkerne

Somerset

TA18 8BX


Disch Pathway Sherbourne House

131 Sherbourne Road

Sherborne

Somerset

BA21 4HF


Disch Pathway La Fontana

Martock

Somerset

TA12 6PQ


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