Job Description

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered.



This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team providing rehabilitation under the guidance of clinicians to help people to become more independent and reach their personalised goals after a stroke.



We are looking for someone who is passionate about patient care and a good team worker. It is ideally suited to someone who has a background in care work looking to move more into rehabilitation or someone with experience in healthcare or rehab looking to move into a community role.



The role is based primarily in people's homes and local community and could be providing personal care and meal preparation but also would be following care plans working on goals for problems with mobility, dexterity, cognition, vision, hand and arm movement or communication or may be to take clinical observations.

We have 2 positions available:

Bristol - 37.5hours a week



South Gloucestershire - 30 hours a week



To carry out rehabilitation plans as prescribed by therapists



Provide assistance to clinical staff in the assessment and treatment of patients



Provide assistance with activities of daily living as per care plan



Be involved in stockchecking of equipment and some basic administration jobs



Attending meetings and training as needed



To escalate concerns about therapy programmes or deteriorating patients to senior colleagues



To work as part of a multidisciplinary team



Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.



We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.



Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.



We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.



We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.



Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.



Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.



Please see the attached for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.



If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.