Rehabilitation Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting people to live well through personalised care and rehabilitation

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Rehabilitation Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team supporting patients across our InPatient Unit Community Services and Living Well Centre. This role is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a valuesled hospice helping people to maintain independence and quality of life at every stage of their journey.

As a key part of our team you will:

• Deliver onetoone and group rehabilitation support under the guidance of a qualified therapist.

• Promote independence through personalised activity and mobility programmes.

• Support patients with daily living tasks and exercise plans in a compassionate and empowering way.

• Work with families and carers to build confidence and understanding in rehabilitative approaches.

• Help patients and carers navigate equipment needs and safe usage at home.

• Contribute to holistic multidisciplinary care planning across the hospice.

This is a handson role ideal for someone with a passion for helping others strong communication skills and an interest in rehabilitation within palliative care.

Job Details:

• Location: St Peter & St James Hospice BN8 4ED

• Salary: Band 3

• Working Hours: Parttime hours 30 hours per week

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Salary: per annum FTE

• Closing date: We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received so early applications are encouraged. Interviews taking place on Thursday 24th April

Key Responsibilities:

• Support patients in achieving their individual rehabilitation goals.

• Assist with physiotherapy programmes and exercises including breathlessness management transfer practice and walking sessions.

• Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients and carers.

• Carry out home visits and environmental risk assessments.

• Contribute to group sessions in the Living Well Centre.

• Maintain accurate patient records outcome measures and risk assessments.

• Work collaboratively with nurses medical staff supportive care and volunteers.

• Champion patient independence and selfmanagement strategies.

What Were Looking For:

To thrive in this role you will have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience in a therapy care or hospice setting.

• Knowledge of care or rehabilitation environments.

• Understanding of the physiotherapy role and palliative rehabilitation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload.

• Strong recordkeeping and computer skills (System One Microsoft Office).

• A positive proactive and compassionate approach.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous experience in a Band 3 rehab/therapy assistant role.

• Experience working in group sessions.

• Own vehicle for community visits.

Why Join Us

• Work in a supportive inclusive environment where compassion and care are at the heart of everything we do.

• Make a meaningful difference in peoples lives every day.

• Develop your skills within a collaborative and valuesdriven team.

• Be part of an organisation that truly values your contribution and wellbeing.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received so early applications are encouraged.

You can view the full job description at the bottom of the role page on our website.

If you have any questions or would like to chat informally about the role please contact Katie at .