Rehabilitation Assistant - Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team

30 hours per week. An exciting opportunity to be part of the Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team in Barnsley. The role is part of a multi‑disciplinary team of nursing and allied health professionals in both community and inpatient settings, carrying out designated duties in a competent manner. It requires self‑initiative, good communication and effective time management. Travel by vehicle is essential for the post. All employees are strongly encouraged to keep their flu vaccinations up to date to protect staff and patients. At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration for sponsorship. We are, however, happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi‑professional team in inpatient and community settings to deliver safe and compassionate care to patients.
• Carry out rehabilitation programmes set by therapists and nursing staff, supporting patients in their recovery.
• Assist clinical staff with observations and recordkeeping of patient physical observations in line with the observation policy.
• Provide personal care, including moving and handling of service users with equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
• Respond to verbal or physical aggression, using de‑escalation techniques and restraint or seclusion as appropriate.
• Offer support, encouragement and communication to patients, families and carers during the rehabilitation journey.
• Participate in training, education and clinical supervision to develop skills and reflect on practice.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility to attend a 24‑hour/7‑day roster where required.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines, and maintain accurate care planning and activity records.
• Travel by vehicle in connection with the duties of the post.

Essential Personal Attributes

• Responsive attitude and approach.
• Dressed appropriately for the environment.
• Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day (reasonable adjustments available for those unable to drive).

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent customer care skills.
• Ability to work flexibly on a 24‑hour shift pattern.
• Safe decision‑making skills commensurate with the role.
• Excellent communicator and good IT/keyboard skills.
• Diversity and cultural understanding.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and trust responsibilities.
• Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations (e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids).
• Non‑judgemental, empathetic manner.
• Demonstration of Trust values.
• Excellent interpersonal, administrative and organisational skills.
• Observation skills to identify potential service user or environmental risks and act appropriately.
• Completion of the value‑based induction.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills

• Language skills other than English.
• Experience of supervising or inducting others.

Essential Physical Attributes

• Satisfactory sickness record over the previous two years (subject to fairness and equality of opportunity).
• Ability to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (reasonable adjustments if necessary).

Essential Training

• Willingness to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
• Willingness to undergo job development and training.
• Excellent knowledge of service user safety, including prevention and management of violence.