We have an exciting opportunity for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join our community -based specialist brain injury rehabilitation service based in Stowmarket Suffolk.
Our clinical work is undertaken as an interdisciplinary team including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology and Social work. Our Rehabilitation Assistants work alongside our therapists to provide bespoke client treatment programmes and are an integral and valued part of the team.
We are looking for someone interested in working with people affected by an acquired brain injury or stroke and who is passionate about helping our clients work towards achieving their person centred rehabilitation goals.
This role can be based in Stowmarket or at our satellite service in Bungay. You will also be working within the wider community and in people’s homes. For this reason, a driving license and car is essential.
Although applicants with relevant training and experience will be welcomed, this is an entry level role where no formal role based qualifications are required, we will provide training as well as a rich learning environment for anyone who wants to develop their skills and interested in pursuing a career in neuro rehabilitation.
You will need to have functional skills at level 2 (English and Maths) equivalent GCSE pass, good communication skills, and some IT knowledge. You need to be physically fit; empathic to the needs of people with disabilities; self-motivated and able to motivate others.
Part time hours available (Monday Friday 8:30am 4:30pm)
£11.78 per hour, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. Pro rata Company Pension Scheme.
Stowmarket or Bungay Suffolk
Livability Icanho
Chilton Way
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1SZ
For Further Information or an informal discussion and or visit please contact:
Jo Marshall (Service Manager) or Ellie Appleton (Clinical Lead) on 01449 774161