Job requirements
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Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build rapport and establish good one to one relationships.
- Skills
Ability to organise own time efficiently.
- Skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to maintain a positive team-working relationship by relationship by valuing the contributions of other team members, understands others needs, using flexible approach, handling conflict positively in an open and constructive manner.
- Skills
Able to work independently following spoken or written instructions.
- Skills
Good written communication skills and an ability to maintain accurate, clear records.
- Experience
Previous nursing experience or experience of caring for someone who was elderly, disabled or ill, not necessarily in paid employment
- Qualifications
Good general knowledge and education to GCSE standard.
- Qualifications
NVQ levels 1 & 2 or equivalent in health and social care
- Other Requirements
Willingness to learn new skills to adapt positively to changes in working practice and patterns.
- Other Requirements
Able to work flexibly in order to provide personal care and support.
- Other Requirements
Access to car to drive for work purposes.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
NVQ 3 or studying towards CQF diploma level 3 in clinical health care support
Job summary
Are you a caring, dynamic, and motivated person interested in working to support patients in their own home? We are looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Intermediate Care team, which is part of Responsive Services team in First Community Health and Care.
The Rehabilitation Assistants work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, other Rehabilitation Assistants and Administrative Staff. The Intermediate Care team provides short term care packages and rehabilitation to patients who have recently been discharged from hospital or those at risk of being admitted to hospital. The post of Rehabilitation Assistant involves providing care visits and rehabilitation in the patients own home under the direction or our nurses and therapists.
Due to nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to drive and have access to a car suitable for business use. The use of public transport to complete this role is not possible due to the area that we cover.
All staff undertake an induction programme. At First Community Health and training and development opportunities are supported through an annual appraisal process and in-house training.
The service operates from 08:00-20:00 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the post holder will be expected to work on a rota basis.
If you would like to discuss the role further and have any questions then please contact Katie Fox on 01737 775475
Main duties of the job
Central to this role are:
- An interest in working in rehabilitation of patients in the home setting to improve patients independence and achieve their goals
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team
- Must be able to manage time effectively
- A willingness to undertake competencies to enhance skills in the role.
- You must be a car driver and have access to a car
Please see job description and person specification for more detail.
About us
First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.
Recognised as one of the country's leading community healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop their full potential.
We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a range of employee benefits.
If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them where possible, depending on the role.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
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Details
- Date posted: 03 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year +5% HCAS per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B9078-FC1124
- Job locations: Consort House, 5-7 Queensway, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1YB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for working under the direction of the nurses and therapists. They work within the multidisciplinary team, promoting independence by providing support and care in the community setting. The post holder will carry out delegated tasks given by the physiotherapist, occupational therapist and the nursing team.
The service operates 8am to 8pm seven days a week.
Please refer to the 'Job Description and Person Specification' document attached for full details.
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This advert is for Rehabilitation Assistant with First Community Health and Care CIC in Redhill, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Rehabilitation assistant role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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