Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to work with the Integrated Community Rehab Service in South Manchester. This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a rotational post working within the following services: Community Stroke, Community Neuro Rehab, Community Rehabilitation and Falls Service.
These services are committed to delivering rehabilitation for patients in their own homes and a variety of clinical settings so applicants must be able to travel across the locality to complete multiple patient visits in the day. The successful candidate will be compassionate, forward thinking and a team player that wants to progress within the environment of community rehabilitation.
The services are committed to learning and development opportunities.
Although this is permanent role, the service would consider a 12 secondment to support someone gain community experience. Please note that the successful candidate will require a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle to complete home visits. We will require proof of this prior to an interview being offered.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Rehabilitation Assistant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have the knowledge and skills to work across therapies at a high level of competence, within agreed protocols, under the supervision of a qualified professional. They will also have responsibility for providing support and guidance to more junior assistants.
The rehabilitation assistant will work within a community based team assisting registered professionals, including occupational therapists and physiotherapists in the implementation, delivery and evaluation of rehabilitation programmes.
The rehabilitation assistant will take responsibility for their own workload within a broad framework laid out by a qualified therapist. The post holder will be responsible for delivering defined Therapy input without direct supervision, but will have immediate access to a qualified therapist for advice and direction as needed.
The post holder will use technical and creative skills in the provision of therapeutic activities for individual patients and will be responsible for evaluating and amending treatment programmes and interventions with guidance from the therapist.
This is a rotation post working across community therapy, falls and community stroke and neuro rehab teams.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So thatyoureeven more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us,youllneed to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, ourbenefitsand outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it alsocontainscritical informationyoullneed to be aware of before yousubmitan applicationform.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud to beALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment processremainsequitableand meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application,please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So thatyoureeven more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us,youllneed to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, ourbenefitsand outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it alsocontainscritical informationyoullneed to be aware of before yousubmitan applicationform.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud to beALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment processremainsequitableand meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application,please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Multi-professional NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
- Numeracy and Literacy Skills (to GSCE level or equivalent)
Desirable
- Foundation degree in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working at the level of a Therapy/rehabilitation assistant carrying out therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working as part of a multi-agency, multi-professional team.
- Evidence if working unsupervised.
Desirable
- Experience of working in falls/general rehabilitation in acute or community
- Experience of training other staff
- Experience as a care/voluntary work
Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach practical skills
- Ability to move and handle patients and equipment with appropriate training
- Able to develop and maintain effective communication with a range of people about a range of matters
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Able to maintain quality of own work
- Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Standard IT and Keyboard skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to apply knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and professional standards of practice.
Other
Essential
- full UK driving license and access to a vehicle to complete home visits
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Multi-professional NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
- Numeracy and Literacy Skills (to GSCE level or equivalent)
Desirable
- Foundation degree in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working at the level of a Therapy/rehabilitation assistant carrying out therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working as part of a multi-agency, multi-professional team.
- Evidence if working unsupervised.
Desirable
- Experience of working in falls/general rehabilitation in acute or community
- Experience of training other staff
- Experience as a care/voluntary work
Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach practical skills
- Ability to move and handle patients and equipment with appropriate training
- Able to develop and maintain effective communication with a range of people about a range of matters
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Able to maintain quality of own work
- Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Standard IT and Keyboard skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to apply knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and professional standards of practice.
Other
Essential
- full UK driving license and access to a vehicle to complete home visits
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
