Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistant

Come and join the UK's 4th largest independent provider in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000 people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We have a wonderful opportunity for Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistants / Rehabilitation Assistants to join our friendly team at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Kent. At Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, we look after adults with a brain injury or other neurological condition. We’re committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

The Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistant works as a key member of the rehabilitation therapy team and provides targeted, delegated rehabilitation programmes prescribed by a therapist. The role acts as a bridge between Rehabilitation Healthcare Support Workers and the Therapy Team. You will spend the first part of the shift supporting ward-based care alongside Rehabilitation Healthcare Support Workers, contributing to personal care and rehabilitative activities, before working with the therapy team later in the shift to deliver prescribed rehabilitation interventions. You will complete specialist induction and advanced training and will work within clearly defined competencies and under the supervision of qualified therapy staff at all times.

Working Hours and Location

• Full-time hours 37.63 hours per week
• Location: Hothfield, Kent
• Ability to work flexibly across a 7‑day rota and commence shifts at ward start times.
• Salary: £26,351.55 (FTE) per annum pro rata

What you'll be doing

Clinical and Rehabilitation Duties

• Deliver individual and group rehabilitation programmes as prescribed and delegated by the therapists (Band 6 or above).
• Undertake treatment sessions or components of treatment under guidance, following therapy care plans and risk assessments.
• Feed back to the therapeutic team regarding adjustments to treatment programmes and factors impacting goal attainment.
• Support patients with mobility, positioning, transfers, self‑care and functional rehabilitation activities as directed.
• Assist with personal care and ward‑based rehabilitative activities during the first part of the shift in collaboration with Healthcare Assistants and nursing staff.
• Observe, monitor, and accurately report patient progress, tolerance and response to treatment to the supervising therapist.
• Maintain timely, accurate and confidential clinical documentation in line with Active Neuro standards.
• Recognise own limitations, maintain professional boundaries and seek advice or escalation when required.

Patient Safety and Quality

• Deliver care in line with Active Neuro clinical policies, rehabilitation protocols and risk management procedures.
• Identify and report changes in a patient’s physical, cognitive or emotional condition promptly to the therapy or nursing team.
• Contribute to infection prevention and control, moving and handling safety, and safeguarding practice.
• Promote dignity, privacy, equality and patient‑centred care at all times.

Team Working and Communication

• Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists, nursing staff and support workers.
• Participate in handovers, therapy planning meetings, multidisciplinary meetings and clinical discussions as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, providing reassurance and clear explanations within role boundaries.

Administrative and Operational Responsibilities

• Assist with the efficient running of the therapy service under the direction of a qualified therapist.
• Prepare treatment areas, equipment and resources for therapy sessions and ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored safely.
• Report equipment faults, supply shortages and safety concerns promptly.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities as requested.
• Support administrative tasks related to therapy delivery and patient scheduling as required.

Professional Accountability and Governance

• Work within agreed competencies, training and Active Neuro policies at all times.
• Practice in accordance with Active Neuro’s clinical governance framework and rehabilitation standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection, safeguarding and information governance requirements.
• Report incidents, near misses and concerns using Active Neuro reporting systems.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare, rehabilitation or therapy environment.
• Understanding of disability, neurological conditions and rehabilitation principles.
• Ability to work flexibly across a 7‑day rota and commence shifts at ward start times.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• Willingness to undertake specialist and advanced training as part of induction.

Desirable

• Experience working with patients with neurological conditions or brain injury.
• Experience delivering delegated therapy programmes.
• Competency in assisting with mobility, transfers and rehabilitation exercises.

Benefits

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Access to benefits hub discounts.
• Participation in Active Learning Hub and additional training opportunities.
• Free 24‑hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline and app.
• Nest Personal Pension account.
• Medicash Health Plan for you and your family.
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay benefits.
• Refer a Friend scheme earning up to £1,000.
• Support and guidance for career development.