Job overview

Are you passionate about helping people regain independence and live well in a place they call home? Would you thrive in a role  where your support makes a measurable difference to people’s lives?

We are looking for a Community Rehabilitation Assistant to join the dynamic and growing Christchurch & Bournemouth Intermediate Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that is continually evolving to better meet the needs of our local community.

As a key member of our team, you’ll support the delivery of timely and effective rehabilitation for individuals in their own homes and care settings. You will work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other professionals to:

• Prevent avoidable hospital admissions

• Support patients’ recovery after illness or injury

• Promote independence and quality of life

You’ll also contribute to our innovative Community Hospital at Home service, with opportunities to build your clinical skills — including taking bloods, ECGs, and more — as part of our multidisciplinary approach

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about rehabilitation and patient-centred care

• A confident communicator and natural motivator

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team

• Organised, adaptable, and compassionate

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

Provide rehabilitation support to patients in their own homes, helping them regain strength, confidence, function, and independence following illness or hospital discharge.

Work under the guidance and supervision of qualified Therapy and Nursing staff, contributing to individualised treatment and care plans.

Manage a varied and dynamic caseload, supporting patients with a wide range of conditions including orthopaedic, neurological, respiratory, and age-related frailty.

Participate in the delivery of the Community Hospital at Home service, where appropriate, including undertaking delegated clinical tasks.

Maintain accurate records of patient progress and communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Deliver care and support in line with Trust policies and the principles of person-centred care

The Christchurch & Bournemouth Intermediate Care (CBIC) service operates from 08:00 to 20:00, seven days a week

We are committed to promoting a positive work-life balance, and requests for flexibility may be considered in line with service needs.

A valid UK driving licence and access to a car are essential, as this role involves regular travel to patients’ homes across the local area

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.