Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rehab Support Worker to join our neuro rehab team at the Floyd unit. The role will require you to support the therapy team (Physio, SLT and Occupational Therapists) in the provision of neuro rehab. This involves supporting patients to achieve their goals through rehab activity in 1:1 sessions, groups, and education. Your role is vital in the promotion of a 24-hour rehab approach.

The post holder will support the provision of activities and groups which support increased access to rehab, alongside the therapy team, other rehab support workers and our unit activity coordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity where you will have access to training, supervision, support and development of assessment and rehabilitation skills. There will be opportunity to support and participate in quality improvement projects relevant to the development of the Neuro Rehab service.

Main duties of the job

To assist the delivery of high quality, evidenced based neuro rehab to the caseload of the Floyd unit.

·         To assist the delivery of high quality, evidenced based neuro rehab to the caseload of the Floyd unit in supporting individualised programs set by the therapy team (Speech and Language Therapist, OT, and Physio)

·         To support patients to progress with rehab goals through; supported education, 1:1 session, groups (therapeutic and diversional) and community outreach activities supporting discharge planning.

·         To promote a 24-hour rehab approach on the unit through joint working with the MDT and a supportive rehab environment.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)