# Rehabilitation Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £30,630 - £32,346 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 08:30-16:30)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-24T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-15T14:42:18.849Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Central_London_Community_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Rehabilitation_Assistant/Rehabilitation_Assistant-v8059385
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8059385?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.clch.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and caring Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Harrow Therapy Service.

Based at Stanmore (HA7 1AT), you will work alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to support adults in their own homes and care homes across the London Borough of Harrow. Under the supervision of a registered Allied Health Professional, you will assist in delivering rehabilitation programmes that help patients regain independence, manage long term conditions, and improve their health and wellbeing.

The Harrow Therapy Service is a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, and Administrative staff, committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care within the community.

This is a full time position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a community rehabilitation setting.

### Main duties of the job

- Work as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team delivering community based rehabilitation to patients with a range of physical and long term health conditions under the guidance of qualified therapists.
- Work independently as a lone Rehabilitation Assistant, managing visits safely and effectively within community settings.
- Deliver rehabilitation programmes in patients' own homes and care homes, supporting activities such as mobility, exercise, personal care, and activities of daily living.
- Assist patients to maximise their independence, health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
- Provide both clinical and administrative support to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within the team.
- Undertake competency based training and assessments to develop the knowledge and skills required for the role.
- Accurately maintain patient records and report progress, concerns, and outcomes to supervising therapists.
- Work collaboratively with community teams, GPs, social care, care home staff, and voluntary sector organisations to support coordinated patient care and positive outcomes.
- Contribute to the delivery of a high quality, responsive, and patient centred rehabilitation service across Harrow.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

## Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and caring Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Harrow Therapy Service.

Based at Stanmore (HA7 1AT), you will work alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to support adults in their own homes and care homes across the London Borough of Harrow. Under the supervision of a registered Allied Health Professional, you will assist in delivering rehabilitation programmes that help patients regain independence, manage long term conditions, and improve their health and wellbeing.

The Harrow Therapy Service is a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, and Administrative staff, committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care within the community.

This is a full time position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a community rehabilitation setting.

## Job Description

Work as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team delivering community based rehabilitation to patients with a range of physical and long term health conditions under the guidance of qualified therapists.

Work independently as a lone Rehabilitation Assistant, managing visits safely and effectively within community settings.

Deliver rehabilitation programmes in patients' own homes and care homes, supporting activities such as mobility, exercise, personal care, and activities of daily living.

Assist patients to maximise their independence, health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Provide both clinical and administrative support to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within the team.

Undertake competency based training and assessments to develop the knowledge and skills required for the role.

Accurately maintain patient records and report progress, concerns, and outcomes to supervising therapists.

Work collaboratively with community teams, GPs, social care, care home staff, and voluntary sector organisations to support coordinated patient care and positive outcomes.

Contribute to the delivery of a high quality, responsive, and patient centred rehabilitation service across Harrow.

## Responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
- Experience working in a community setting
- Experience with working in care of the elderly

**Desirable**

- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (EMIS)

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF – Level 3)
- A recognised equivalent course
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.

**Desirable**

- GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths  ECDL certificate
- Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
- PSI qualification  Trusted assessor training

### skills and knowledge

**Essential**

- Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
- Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral
- Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
- Ability to work in a team and to supervise the work of others.
- Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
- Proactive and innovative

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of local health needs strategies

## Documents

- [band 3 ra job description (pdf, 584.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10351937)
- [functional requirements form (pdf, 439.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10362597)

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