Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rehabilitation support worker to work within our Integrated Discharge Team (IDT) at Eastbourne District General Hospital.
As part of the Integrated discharge team, you will be joining a big supportive team passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex. You will have the opportunity to attend an in-service training programme and complete supervision sessions with your line manager. You will also work closely alongside both the IDT Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams along with the wider multi disciplinary team, including our newly appointed Advanced Practitioner to the team.
Main duties of the job
To assist registered practitioners in supporting patients with a rehabilitation programme, promoting independence and supporting active recovery.To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic care as delegated by the registered practitioner(s).To work closely with patients and their families/carers under distant supervision of the registered practitioners providing accurate feedback to the appropriate practitioner(s).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above
Desirable
- Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
- 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
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Dietetic Assistant roles in St Leonards On Sea
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Rehabilitation Support Worker with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a 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 31 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (24 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.