Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work within the Working Out Programme (Specialist Vocational Rehabilitation Team) in the Community Head Injury Service as a Band 4 Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant. This post is fixed term until the 14th June 2025 and 37.5 hours per week.
Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapists and a Placement Consultant, you will be supporting adults with an acquired brain injury to achieve their vocational rehabilitation goals in both 1-1 and group therapy sessions in either the clients own home, Brookside Clinic, other community settings, or virtually.
Main duties of the job
The role is based at the Community Head Injury Service, Brookside Clinic, delivering specialised vocational rehabilitation programmes as agreed between the client and the Occupational Therapists or Placement Consultant. You will be working closely within an inter-disciplinary team in the Community Head Injury Service to deliver client centred assessments and interventions. The role will include assisting clients to prepare for work through rehabilitation, coaching and liaising with employers, occupational health, human resources and job centre staff.
The post holder must be able to use high level communication skills to establish therapeutic relationships with people who have a complex range of difficulties.There will also be various administration tasks involved on a day-to-day basis and computer proficiency is needed as documentation is electronic.
This post is an integral part of the team and is essential to the delivery of a specialist vocational rehabilitation service for people living with an acquired brain injury.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- RQF Level 3 health or care related qualification
- Level 2 functional skills
- Care Certificate
- Once employed, the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship, as well as statutory and mandatory in-house training
- Good level of education to GCSE standard
- Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English
- NVQ level 3 in Health Care or equivalent level 3 qualification in relevant topic
- Current driving licence with access to a car for work
- DBR - Enhanced level of disclosure
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or working with people with a brain injury, neurological diagnosis, special needs, or learning disability
- Experience of a role in Healthcare at Band 3 level allied health professional or equivalent
- Experience of managing a caseload, to support clients to develop skills to overcome barriers due to their disabilities
Desirable
- Previously worked as an Occupational Therapy Assistant / Job Coach / Support Worker / Personal Assistant
- Experience of training others in practical skills
- Experience of working with external organisations to support people to manage a range of meaningful roles and activities
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Competency in basic IT skills
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication required for effective liaison with inter-disciplinary team, clients, families & others.
- Able to maintain accurate, concise clinical records
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail e.g. self-autonomy, client related, caseload
- Must have a good understanding of how to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to know own limitations and seek advice
- Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
- Able to work creatively to help clients overcome barriers to vocational rehabilitation
- Motivated, compassionate and empathetic to vulnerable clients and people
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- To have ability to form good working relationships with staff, clients & others
- Ability to work independently within a range of environments
- To use initiative and be resourceful
- To demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Good problem solving skills To be able to come up with ideas & solutions when looking at difficulties and the barriers our clients face.
- To have knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- To demonstrate resilience in challenging situations
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to use own car and willing to transport clients when required to community activities and work-based placements
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- RQF Level 3 health or care related qualification
- Level 2 functional skills
- Care Certificate
- Once employed, the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship, as well as statutory and mandatory in-house training
- Good level of education to GCSE standard
- Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English
- NVQ level 3 in Health Care or equivalent level 3 qualification in relevant topic
- Current driving licence with access to a car for work
- DBR - Enhanced level of disclosure
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting and/or working with people with a brain injury, neurological diagnosis, special needs, or learning disability
- Experience of a role in Healthcare at Band 3 level allied health professional or equivalent
- Experience of managing a caseload, to support clients to develop skills to overcome barriers due to their disabilities
Desirable
- Previously worked as an Occupational Therapy Assistant / Job Coach / Support Worker / Personal Assistant
- Experience of training others in practical skills
- Experience of working with external organisations to support people to manage a range of meaningful roles and activities
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Competency in basic IT skills
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication required for effective liaison with inter-disciplinary team, clients, families & others.
- Able to maintain accurate, concise clinical records
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail e.g. self-autonomy, client related, caseload
- Must have a good understanding of how to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to know own limitations and seek advice
- Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
- Able to work creatively to help clients overcome barriers to vocational rehabilitation
- Motivated, compassionate and empathetic to vulnerable clients and people
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- To have ability to form good working relationships with staff, clients & others
- Ability to work independently within a range of environments
- To use initiative and be resourceful
- To demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Good problem solving skills To be able to come up with ideas & solutions when looking at difficulties and the barriers our clients face.
- To have knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- To demonstrate resilience in challenging situations
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to use own car and willing to transport clients when required to community activities and work-based placements
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.
