Rehabilitation Assistant
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Workington, CA14 2RWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
24 September 2026
15 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arose for a band 3 rehabilitation assistant to join Workington ICC. The successful candidate will be based with Workington...
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.
Flexible working will be required to meet the needs of the patient group.
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 6:30 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.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Competency to provide clinical observations and basic diagnostics
- Ability to apply practical skills to maintain patient independence
- Able to use initiative, maintain confidentiality, exercise individual responsibility and judgement.
- Basic IT skills.
- Good Time Management skills
- Able to communicate tactfully and persuasively with colleagues, patients and carers.
- 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: - Able to question and clarify information; - Able to pass on knowledge to other team members
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 in Rehabilitation, Promoting Independence or Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)
- NB Equivalent qualifications may be considered if candidates meet all other elements of the person specification.
Desirable: - NVQ3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent; - Additional training in rehabilitation or caring for the older person / adult person
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of how community services.
- Basic understanding of the Rehabilitation Assistants role.
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of rehabilitation and the promotion of independence.
- Ability to question, clarify, knowledge of own limitations and importance of risk assessment.
- Awareness about confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of aids and equipment used to promote independence
- Knowledge of an MDT approach
- Knowledge of personal development and resources to support this (research articles, internet)
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of a 24/7 service.
- Enthusiastic and motivated with an ability to encourage and inspire others.
- Responsible and reliable
Experience
Essential
- Working in a health / social care related post, or worked in a voluntary or informal caring capacity with adults / older adults
- Previous experience of working in a team.
Desirable
- Work experience in a therapy / rehabilitation role.
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Lone working experience
- Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Other requirements
Essential: - Support equality and value diversity Genuine desire to work with older patients.; - Able to travel independently of public transport.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
9 September 2026
Last checked
9 September 2026
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