Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Rehabilitation Assistant - Adult Community Rehabilitation Team

The closing date is 23 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward thinking rehabilitation assistant to work in the Adult Community Rehabilitation Team across both physical and neurological teams. The post holder will work with therapists providing rehabilitation to clients in the community .

The Adult Community Rehab Team is a large forward thinking service that provides inter-disciplinary rehabilitation to clients 18+. The team is split into two specialist branches (neurological conditions and physical conditions). ACRT consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Clinical & Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Assistants & Administrators. The team is supported by a Consultant Allied Health Professional, Consultant Neuropsychologist, a Consultant Neurologist, Parkinson's disease Practitioner and MS Practitioner. The service is essentially community based; however there is opportunity to provide intervention in our onsite outpatient facilities. Therapeutic intervention is goal-directed, and you will be required to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Please note: this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship. Please ensure you have right to work in the UK.

***ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO HIGH APPS***

Main duties of the job

This post will give you the opportunity to work alongside the therapists, carrying out a range of different treatment interventions as well as some assessment and administration duties. An understanding of the field of rehabilitation would be advantageous. This post would suit an individual who is interested and motivated in developing their skills in community based rehabilitation. The client group is very diverse, clinically, economically and culturally.

In return for your experience, motivation and enthusiasm our team will give you the opportunity to develop your skills through:

Regular supervision and support from senior specialist clinicians
Regular in-service programmes and further CPD opportunities
Involvement in service development projects

Dependant on service requirements we offer opportunities for flexible working and we actively value and encourage CPD.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,039 to £31,088 a year p.a. incl.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-CCS-0732

Job locations

Orsman Road

3rd Floor, 6 Orsman Road

London

N1 5LZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

GSCE or equivalent level grade C or above english and maths

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
Previous experience of working with clients in a rehabilitation setting

Skills/Abilites

Essential

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of people and be able to modify style of communication to suit the needs of the situation/person
Maintain professional boundaries
Ability to work independently and carry out directed tasks with clients in their own homes
Ability to act on own initiative and problem solve
Work as part of a team
A positive attitude to working with people with physical disabilities
Respect the cultural, racial and religious diversity of service users
Maintain accurate records

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a NHS health care / rehab /caring setting

Desirable

Experience of working in a diverse cultural and socioeconomics community
Experience of working with people with neurological disabilities
Experience of following rehabilitation programmes with people in the community
Experience of using electronic patient records

Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of own competency level and how to seek help
Sound understanding of confidentiality
Knowledge of and understanding of promoting independence
Awareness of issues effecting vulnerable adults
Knowledge of current legislation and national guidelines

Desirable

Knowledge of rehabilitation and healthcare professionals involved within it

Other

Essential

Able to be calm under pressure and excellent interpersonal skills
Sufficiently physically fit to assist, move and handle service users, push wheelchairs, carry small items of equipment and climb stairs etc
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
Able to travel independently across the boroughs

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

GSCE or equivalent level grade C or above english and maths

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
Previous experience of working with clients in a rehabilitation setting

Skills/Abilites

Essential

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of people and be able to modify style of communication to suit the needs of the situation/person
Maintain professional boundaries
Ability to work independently and carry out directed tasks with clients in their own homes
Ability to act on own initiative and problem solve
Work as part of a team
A positive attitude to working with people with physical disabilities
Respect the cultural, racial and religious diversity of service users
Maintain accurate records

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a NHS health care / rehab /caring setting

Desirable

Experience of working in a diverse cultural and socioeconomics community
Experience of working with people with neurological disabilities
Experience of following rehabilitation programmes with people in the community
Experience of using electronic patient records

Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of own competency level and how to seek help
Sound understanding of confidentiality
Knowledge of and understanding of promoting independence
Awareness of issues effecting vulnerable adults
Knowledge of current legislation and national guidelines

Desirable

Knowledge of rehabilitation and healthcare professionals involved within it

Other

Essential

Able to be calm under pressure and excellent interpersonal skills
Sufficiently physically fit to assist, move and handle service users, push wheelchairs, carry small items of equipment and climb stairs etc
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
Able to travel independently across the boroughs

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orsman Road

3rd Floor, 6 Orsman Road

London

N1 5LZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orsman Road

3rd Floor, 6 Orsman Road

London

N1 5LZ

Employer's website

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