Community Rehabilitation Assistant
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Job summary
GROW INTO A NEW ROLE IN WALTHAM FOREST NELFT.
Are you interested in supporting peoples' health and promoting independence in their own home? NELFT Waltham Forest is the place for you!You will be working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Service. The service aims to provide short term intensive functional rehabilitation for up to six weeks. It is an exciting time to work in our services in Waltham Forest. We have a wide range of training and development opportunities available.We are seeking applicants that embody our values to:* Putting people first* Prioritising quality* Being progressive, innovative and continually improve* Being professional and honest* Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choice
Main duties of the job
If you are passionate about:- Providing a high quality therapy service to patients- Supporting the multi-professional team in the implementation of therapy based treatment programmes- Working effectively in a team environment and being a great communicator.- Working flexibly over 7 days
Then we would love to receive your application.
Our focus is putting the patient in control of their health and wellbeing. The vision is for people to live well for longer leading more socially active independent lives, reducing admissions to hospital, and enabling access to treatment more quickly. We are looking for an enthusiastic Rehabilitation Assistant who wants to use and develop their skills in working with adults and older people, in their own home.
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Details
Date posted
05 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa pro rata (plus HCAS)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
395-WF199-24
Job locations
Waltham Forest Rehab Service , 1st Floor Woodbury Unit
James Lane
Leytonstone
E11 1NU
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Waltham Forest Rehab Service , 1st Floor Woodbury Unit
James Lane
Leytonstone
E11 1NU
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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