Job overview
Are you interested in helping individuals achieve their goals? An opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to join Keswick & Solway ICC up to 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will be based in Keswick with the Community Rehabilitation Team. You will work with patients within both Keswick Hospital and the local community.
We are looking for a motivated and caring individual, preferably someone who is enthusiastic about rehabilitation, problem solving and self development. The post involves working as part of a local team as well as collaborating with other teams and services in the area. The post involves some lone working, which will have been delegated by Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Assistant Practitioners.
Queries about the role or visits to the team are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
A Rehabilitation Assistant in a multi-disciplinary team is expected to work with other health and social care professionals to develop the ethos of multi-disciplinary, integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard. As a Rehabilitation Assistant reporting to a registered health professional, the post holder will implement rehabilitation plans for patients in the community and other settings, observe the patient’s condition, providing direct care with a rehabilitation and therapy focus. This may include supporting patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
The ability to work over 7 days is a requirement of the post. The hours of work will be on a rota covering a shift pattern between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and as part of the team you will have the opportunity to take part in the process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:
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The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information:
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing training and personal development.
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake the course. (This is applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care).
- GCSEs in maths and English grade 4 or equivalent or ability to undertake courses.
Desirable
- QCF level 2 and/or level 3 in Health, Social, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support, or equivalent.
- Additional training in rehabilitation or caring for the older person.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Genuine desire to work with older people.
- Support equality and value diversity
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to apply practical skills to maintain independence.
- Able to use initiative.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Able to exercise individual responsibility and judgement.
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Basic IT skills.
- Good Time Management skills.
- Confidence to work as part of a team and alone in the community.
- Able to adapt to changing patient needs.
- Able to remain calm and rational in times of crisis.
Desirable
- Competency to complete clinical observations and basic diagnostics.
- Able to question and clarify information.
- Able to pass on knowledge to other team members.
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Ability to encourage and inspire others.
- Responsible and reliable.
- Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of a 7 day service.
- Committed to personal development.
- Able to travel independently of public transport across a wide geographical area.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working in a health/social care related post, or worked in a voluntary or informal caring capacity with adults.
- Ability to work with a wide range of people.
- Knowledge and understanding of how an Integretated Care Community functions.
- Basic understanding of the Rehabiltation Assistant’s role.
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of rehabilitation and the promotion of independence.
- An understanding of how to support, with empathy and encouragement, individuals who may be unwell or have reduced functional capabilities.
- Self- awareness and appreciation of own limitations.
- Knowledge of personal care, function and mobility, nutrition, privacy and dignity.
Desirable
- Evidence of working within rehabilitation.
- Experience of working within a community setting.
- Experience of lone working.
- Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
- Knowledge of moving and handling policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of aids and equipment used to promote independence.
- Knowledge of the importance of risk assessment.
- Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
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This advert is for Rehabilitation Assistant with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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