Job summary Rehabilitation Support Worker - Band 3Chippenham Community Team30 Hours per week - PermanentWe are unable to offer overseas sponsorship currently for this role.ChippenhamCommunity Team have an exciting vacancy for a Rehab Support Worker.
The role ofa Rehab Support worker is to work closely with a wider team to supportindividuals in their own homes for a short period after discharge from hospital.We provide support and rehabilitation to promote independence in activities ofdaily living.
The role also includes supporting our therapy team with homeexercise programmes and provision of equipment, following care plans andproviding feedback.
Ourservice is provided between and with shifts of and This post is for or 30 hours per week over 5 days per weekand will include alternate weekends.
You may also be expected to support otherlocal teams across North Wiltshire.
Main duties of the job Thesuccessful candidates will need to be able to provide clear evidence of havingpreviously worked in a care role, preferably with older people or people withlong term conditions.
We would either like you to have a Care Certificate andNVQ Level 3 apprenticeship or willingness to study to that level.
We have a range of trainingand development opportunities, including an induction program and ongoingeducation.
Due to the strong emphasis on rehabilitation,training in rehabilitation focused care will also be provided.Applicants need to have enthusiasm andcommitment to working within a community-based team and to have recentexperience of working in or in partnership with community services within theNHS or Social Care.
About us Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based healthservices, enabling people to live healthy independent lives.
Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible.
We are an NHSpartnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health andcare to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.There has never been a better time to join us.
Communityservices are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population ofWiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of ourcommunity-focused teams more than now.
You will join a friendly and supportiveteam who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, whichwere developed with our staff, patients and carers.If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know thatit is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling markettowns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and goodschools.
If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment anda chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.What are you waiting for?!
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attachedJob Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding therole and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Qualifications Essential Good general education.
NVQ Level 3 in health care (or willingness to undertake).
Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to undertake).
Experience Essential Experience of working with older adults Understanding of confidentiality issues.
Desirable Experience of community working.
Experience of the NHS.
Experience of working as a member of a team.
Experience of working under distanced supervision.