Job overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Generic Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our Integrated Community Stroke Service. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with therapists and nursing staff to support patients recovering from stroke.
You will play a key part in delivering personalised rehabilitation programmes, supporting interventions across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, nursing care, and aspects of clinical psychology. This is a highly fulfilling role where you can make a real difference, helping patients regain independence and confidence in their own homes.
Established in 2009 and expanded in April 2023 into the Integrated Community Stroke Service, our service provides specialist, community-based rehabilitation across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood. We support patients following an acute stroke, ensuring they receive high-quality care within their local community.
We are a passionate, supportive team committed to delivering patient-centred care and high clinical standards. Our focus is on enabling a smooth transition from hospital to home, optimising recovery, and improving quality of life.
If you are compassionate, motivated, and keen to develop your skills in a supportive multidisciplinary team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with older or disabled people in a care or rehabilitation setting in health or social care
- Working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- NHS Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Speech and Language Therapy in working with rehabilitation of adults
- Experience of working with stroke patients
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in health related subject
Desirable
- Validated Courses in relevant subjects
Knowlege Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to team working
- Communication Skills
- Organisational Skills
- Knowledge of other professionals
- IT Skills
- Reliable
- Motivated
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Understanding of when to seek advice
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialist equipment
- Knowledge of acute, community and primary care pathways
- Evidence of involvement in service development
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically able to carry out role
- Well-developed handling and observational skills
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Car Owner / Driver – Full Driving Licence
- Working across localities as role demands
- Able to cover 8am -6pm including weekends and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service
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This advert is for Generic Rehabilitation Support Worker with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton In Ashfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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