Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Demonstrating respect, kindness and empathy at all times
- Skills
Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks
- Skills
Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans
- Experience
Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
- Qualifications
GCSE grade 4 or GCE C and above
- Qualifications
Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
- Qualifications
Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Job overview
Welcome to East Sussex, a place that boasts a beautiful coastline, beaches and the South Downs National Park. Close to Brighton and rail links to London. Come and join our friendly, sociable, valued and experienced team working within an integrated Health and Social Care community rehabilitation service based in Lewes, covering the High Weald Lewes & Havens area .
The JCR service assesses and treats people within their own home. The service aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital or long-term care, enable earlier discharges from hospital and promote independence and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a friendly, supportive, professional integrated team which provides a 7-day service and uses an inter-professional model of working. Continuing Professional Development is supported and supervision and training are integral to the working practices of the team. You will key work non-complex clients, provide rehabilitation to people with a variety of conditions, and respond where appropriate to urgent referrals supporting clients to stay in their own home.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description, for any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Rehabilitation Support Worker with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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