Job summary This is a part time post working 31 hours per week. However, we would consider flexible working and less hours for the successful candidate but would have to be a minimum of 30 hours. Are you : Looking for a robust MDT environment through working in a blended health and social care team? Interested in working in a multidisciplinary team to promote peoples independence and wellbeing in their own home? Looking to develop your skills and knowledge in Occupational Therapy and general rehabilitation? Do you want : An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced team focussing on the rehabilitation of individuals. To develop a broad skill set across all rehabilitation specialities. Regular exciting training opportunities with a focus on personal growth and career development? To be supported by a team of qualified Occupational Therapists to demonstrate your unique knowledge and skills to support service users to achieve their goals? If you answered yes, then come and join us. This post covers the Wychavon area of the county. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continuous professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, please get in touch. Main duties of the job As a member of the reablement team, you will work closely with health and social care staff, having the unique opportunity to experience both sectors. You will work under the guidance of qualified therapists, providing patient centred interventions, and following treatment programmes to meet the goals of each service user. You will hold a small caseload of simple cases, undertaking regular reviews of their progress and altering their reablement plan accordingly to maintain a goal focus. You will work closely with both health and social care colleagues, in a blended approach to patient care. Physiotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists, therapy assistants and social care staff undertake collaborative working on a daily basis to ensure that all patient needs are met. Regular clinical supervision and professional support are provided. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our website. We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes. Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust. Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9798-1326 Job locations Wildwood Wildwood Drive Worcester Worcestershire WR5 2LG Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Ability to travel independently across the county Skills and Abilities Essential Role modelling good behaviour. Ability to challenge poor behaviour. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback. Desirable Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work. Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Assistant Practitioner role within a rehabilitation setting. Understanding of the competency boundaries of an Assistant Practitioner role. Qualifications Essential Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or alternative equivalent award e.g. Higher National Diploma (HND) or BTEC (level 4) GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C) or equivalent. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Experience Essential Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service as a senior HCA / HCSW Desirable Experience of working at as an Assistant Practitioner or therapy assistant within a relevant clinical service Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Ability to travel independently across the county Skills and Abilities Essential Role modelling good behaviour. Ability to challenge poor behaviour. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback. Desirable Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work. Knowledge Essential Working knowledge of Assistant Practitioner role within a rehabilitation setting. Understanding of the competency boundaries of an Assistant Practitioner role. Qualifications Essential Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or alternative equivalent award e.g. Higher National Diploma (HND) or BTEC (level 4) GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C) or equivalent. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Experience Essential Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service as a senior HCA / HCSW Desirable Experience of working at as an Assistant Practitioner or therapy assistant within a relevant clinical service 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address Wildwood Wildwood Drive Worcester Worcestershire WR5 2LG Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)