Are you dynamic, motivated and have a passion for supporting your community? We have a new opportunity for a Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our large and friendly team.
About the Role
Our Rehabilitation Support Workers work closely alongside our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to support prescribed exercises, promote safe moving and handling skills for patients and caregivers, and issue equipment as directed. Applicants will require sound moving and handling skills, good problem solving, prioritisation and excellent communication. Our offices are shared with District Nurses, Social Workers and Urgent Community Response, allowing a high level of integrated working to the benefit of our patients.
Whilst the main base of this role will be within our Community Rehabilitation Team, you will be able to gain experience with inpatient, outpatient clinics, exercise groups, domiciliary and virtual clinics. Our caseload covers a variety of conditions from post-op rehab to long-term condition management, falls prevention and same-day equipment to keep patients safe at home. The successful applicant will be responsible for their own caseload which is supervised by our qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
We are committed to the continuing professional development of all our team members and offer a supportive environment with regular supervision, CPD groups, training and peer support. We also have access to a Champion’s Network that links you with therapists who are keen to share the knowledge of their special interest.
Whilst the majority of shifts are completed 8.30 to 4.30, the successful candidate will enter the team rota to complete late shifts which support our Urgent Community Response Team (10-6pm or 12-8pm depending on service need). Please see the attached Job Description for Essential and Desirable Criteria. We are pleased to offer full time hours (37.5) to the successful candidate.
Excellent IT skills are required to coordinate the smooth running of the service due to our online patient records programme.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
* Salary Band 3: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
* Frequency Annual
* Vacancy Reference 185-1368-10410
* Contract Type Permanent
* Closing Date 07 May, 2025
* Job Category Allied Health Professional
* Staff Group Allied Health Professionals
* Location Culm Valley Integrated Centre for Health, Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, United Kingdom
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