Job summary Rehabilitation Assistant Band 3 There is an opportunity to join the Croydon Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team, as a Rehabilitation Assistant. The successful candidate will work closely with Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing and Speech and Language therapy staff, to provide therapy at home, to people who have had a stroke. When you have the appropriate training and skills, you will often be working alone without direct supervision of a Therapist, delivering therapy programmes, as prescribed by the Therapists. Providing administrative support to the team is another essential aspect of this post. You must have a full UK drivers license and access to a car for work to apply for this post Main duties of the job The post holder will work as a member of the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team, as part of the wider Integrated Neuro therapy team, working with adults who have had a stroke, to facilitate the discharge ofpatients from hospital and enable patients to achieve their full potential.The post holder will provide support to the Speech and language therapist, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. They will undertake duties as allocated to them by a qualified member of the Therapy staff. The post holder will work in a variety of Community settings including Broad Green Centre and the patient's own home, but may be required to work in other settings depending on the needs across the Integrated neurology therapy service. The post holder will often be working alone without direct supervision of a Therapist About us Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum incl of HCAS (Outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9199-25-0149 Job locations Broad Green Centre 1-13 Lodge Rd Croydon CR0 2PD Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent, or evidence of further training/education relevant to post Experience Essential Experience of working with the public Experience of working as part of a team Desirable Experience working with adults as a therapy assistant Experience working with adults in the community as a therapy assistant Knowledge and Understanding Essential Demonstrate an understanding of the role of rehab assistant Understands limitations of the job role Desirable Basic knowledge of stroke and impact Skills & Abilities Essential Identifies what attracts them to this specific role at Croydon Health Good written English Demonstrates an interest in working with people who have had a stroke Car driver with access to vehicle for work Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent, or evidence of further training/education relevant to post Experience Essential Experience of working with the public Experience of working as part of a team Desirable Experience working with adults as a therapy assistant Experience working with adults in the community as a therapy assistant Knowledge and Understanding Essential Demonstrate an understanding of the role of rehab assistant Understands limitations of the job role Desirable Basic knowledge of stroke and impact Skills & Abilities Essential Identifies what attracts them to this specific role at Croydon Health Good written English Demonstrates an interest in working with people who have had a stroke Car driver with access to vehicle for work Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Address Broad Green Centre 1-13 Lodge Rd Croydon CR0 2PD Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)