Job Description

Rehabilitation Support Worker Band 3, Merton Enhanced Home Based Rehabilitation Team , Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) - Merton



We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our Community Discharge to Assess service working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.



We are looking for team players with a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent care and interventions. Our goal is to optimise our patients' independence and wellbeing, enabling them to return to their own homes following a rapid decline through illness or injury, including falls.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP - due to being fixed term contract that ends 31st March 2026



SHIFT PATTERN - either 8am to 4pm OR 2pm to 10pm over a 7 day period



APPLICANTS MUST HOLD a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)



The Rehabilitation Support Worker (RSW) functions as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide a seamless service to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of an Allied Health Professional.



The RSW will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice.



The RSW will promote optimum independence and individualised patient-centred care to a delegated caseload.



The RSW will also support the team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service



The RSW will assist in identification of the health and social care needs, and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care packages developed to meet those needs under the direct supervision of a registered health professional.



The RSW will work as part of an interdisciplinary team within community rehabilitation services to assist in the development of good working relationships with statutory, voluntary and independent organisations.



The RSW will able to provide competent and at the same time compassionate care to all patients with physical and cognitive difficulties within the community and /or care home settings.



The RSW will support Senior Staff by able to collaborate with colleagues across own and other community teams ,acute teams, GPs, social services and voluntary sector to optimise patients journey, care, wellbeing and outcomes



Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role

Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development in your career



To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.