Job summary
- Main area
- Falls service
- Grade
- 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 333-D-MK-CM-1189-A
- Employer
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Home 1st Therapy, CNWL HQ
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Rehabilitation Assistant Staying Steady
4
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
Staying Steady is delighted to invite applications for a part‑time Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our friendly, multidisciplinary team within the Milton Keynes Home1st service. We are a key part of the Milton Keynes Falls Pathway, a joint NHS, Council and voluntary sector initiative supporting people who have fallen or are at risk of falling. Our aim is to help individuals understand and manage their falls risks, build confidence, and maintain independence through regular physical activity.
About the Role
As a Band 4 Rehabilitation Assistant, you will work both independently and as part of the wider team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Completing home hazard assessments
- Carrying out exercise and activity assessments
- Supporting multifactorial falls assessments to identify individual risk factors
- Working collaboratively with patients and their support networks to develop personalised plans
- Delivering interventions on a one‑to‑one and group basis
This is a community‑based role that relies on strong communication, empathy, and partnership working skills. You will be supported through regular supervision from therapists and nurses within Staying Steady and will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to meet patients’ rehabilitation needs. Previous experience in a physical rehabilitation role is essential.
Main duties of the job
To undertake specific assessments and provide education and treatment plans to support the physical rehabilitation and education of service users, with the aim to reduce their falls risks and maintain independence and to promote physical activity.
To work with the team to facilitate and manage the Otago group. This will include exercises intervention and basic patient education.
To provide flexible programmes and interventions of therapeutic activities, under the guidance of the Staying Steady registered staff
Undertaking low level equipment assessments and providing equipment.
Main duties:
Carry out assessments and interventions in the community, patients own home, care homes, or supporting in the consultant led Staying Steady clinic.
To provide high standards of documentation and communication, including the use of electronic database i.e. System1
Carry out other duties deemed necessary by Staying Steady professionals.
To provide a support role in assisting the Staying Steady professionals in performing assessments and care planning as required.
To use information gained from assessment to develop a problem list and proposed intervention options. To action Therapy interventions following discussion with the MDT.
To carry out Therapy tasks which may involve moving and handling and potentially personal care.
To effectively use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to engage and negotiate with patients across a multicultural and intellectual spectrum.
Working for our organisation
Training and Development
At Staying Steady and Home1st, we are committed to ongoing staff development and lifelong learning. You will receive:
- A comprehensive induction
- Opportunities for in‑service training
- Support with competencies and self‑directed learning
- Access to training and collaborative working across Staying Steady, Home1st and partner organisations
Location & Equipment
Staying Steady is based at the Open University, with work carried out across multiple bases and in patients’ homes or care homes. You will be provided with:
- ICT laptop
- Mobile phone
- Uniform
- Mileage reimbursement
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To undertake specific skilled support work to aid rehabilitation of service users, in achievement of optimal independence with or without the assistance of others
· To provide flexible programmes and interventions of therapeutic activities, independently or under the guidance of staying steady registered staff as required
· Follow treatment plans, developed by health professionals in the service
· Work without direct supervision, monitoring progress and minor adaptations to interventions as required, including patient assessment
· Managing and facilitating with Otago Groups with the other Band 4 rehabilitation assistant, with support from other members of the MDT
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."
As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.
Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).
For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Person specification
Essential and desirable.
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent foundation degree
- Educated to GCSE in Maths and English
- Full and Current UK driving license and provision of a vehicle
- Experience in NHS health and social care setting.
- Experience of working in physical rehabilitation/community/exercise provision/falls prevention service
- Evidence of ability to work independently or as part of an MDT
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading group activities
- Postural stability instructor training/Knowledge of Otago programme
- To be able to lead a group session
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Becky Carrington
- Job title
- Staying Steady Team Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01908 725622
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