- Rehabilitation Assistant
- Active Care Group in London, , United Kingdom
- jobs
- 3 weeks ago
jobs description
Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We have wonderful opportunities for a full time support worker to join our caring and supportive nursing team delivering individualised care to patients (including personal care), implementing person-centred care plans and undertaking a broad range of caring duties. Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential as training is provided.
Blackheath is a 36 bed centre providing specialist person-centred rehabilitation, care and support for adults with either a brain injury or other complex neurological condition. We provide comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation and therapy and specialise in the treatment of patients with a primary cognitive or behavioural impairment resulting from a brain injury or other neurological condition.
What you'll be working:
37.5 hours per week.
Alternate working pattern 3 days one week and 4 days next week.
What you'll be doing:
As Support worker you will:
Assist nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers
Work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient in achievement of their planned outcomes.
Build relationships with patients, which are open and two way
Support patients to undertake their rehabilitation programme
Establish methods of communication with patients, reducing barriers when necessary
Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed
Communicate any issues to the clinical team
Accurately report and/or record work activities
What you'll have:
A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible
The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
25 days plus bank holidays
Birthday off
Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
A Nest Personal Pension account
Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
and, of course, support and guidance so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group