Rehabilitation Assistant – Full or Part Time – Seascale, Cumbria (CA20)

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and proactive Rehabilitation Assistant to join a specialist support package, working alongside an individual who is progressing through a rehabilitation journey following a traumatic brain injury. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting someone to achieve their rehabilitation goals, maximise independence, and improve their quality of life.

Working collaboratively with the individual, their family, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help implement therapeutic strategies and support progress towards agreed outcomes and milestones. The individual you will work with is a very sociable person who enjoys a laugh, is caring, thoughtful and trustworthy, and is active, curious and interested in how things work. They love spending time with family and friends, making things (particularly woodworking), farming, undertaking projects at home, DIY, being outdoors, walking, and nature. They enjoy watching films or series, socialising with friends and family, cooking/baking, and going out for meals.

The successful candidate will provide structured, person-centred support that promotes independence, confidence, skill development and community engagement, while encouraging the individual to take an active role in their own rehabilitation journey.

• Prompting for safe support for everyday tasks and to increase risk awareness.
• Building weekly routines.
• Initiating/prompting for daily medication.
• Initiating/prompting daily tasks: cleaning, washing, meals, walking the dog, sorting Shetland pony, therapy support, personal care, food shop, gardening, visiting friends & family, supporting with hobbies.
• Attending appointments and therapy sessions.
• Assisting in numeracy and writing.
• Building on physical progression and cognition, particularly initiation.
• Supporting in opening and expanding the person's experiences.
• Supporting on re-building social understanding, and providing guidance where needed.
• Providing emotional support and engaging in meaningful conversations.
• Supporting getting back into work environments.
• Supporting in therapy sessions (OT, Speech and Language, Physio, Hydro pool) and working with therapy that is handed over daily.

We recognise that excellent Rehabilitation Assistants come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Whilst previous rehabilitation experience would be beneficial, we are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and a genuine passion for supporting others to achieve their potential. You may have experience within:

• Health and Social Care
• Occupational Therapy support
• Psychology or Mental Health services
• Physiotherapy support
• Nursing or Healthcare settings
• Community Support Services
• Sports Coaching
• Youth Work
• Rehabilitation Services
• Voluntary or Charity Sector roles

• They are physically active in order to engage fully in the rehabilitation goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to motivate and encourage others.
• Patience, empathy and emotional intelligence.
• A positive, solution-focused approach.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Strong observation and reporting skills.
• An understanding of professional boundaries.
• A genuine commitment to person-centred support.

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• Experience supporting individuals with neurological conditions, brain injuries or stroke.
• Experience working within rehabilitation or recovery-focused environments.
• Relevant qualifications in Health & Social Care, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting individuals to achieve goals and develop independence.
• Knowledge of focal seizures, shunts and signs of complications.
• Experience supporting individuals with visual impairment.
• Experience managing executive dysfunction and dysexecutive syndrome.
• Understanding of spasticity in muscles.

Full training will be provided for the successful candidate but you must be able to drive.

At KEYFORT, we are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support that empowers individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you will become part of a specialist multidisciplinary environment where learning, development and professional growth are actively encouraged.

• A permanent contract with a consistent working pattern.
• Comprehensive induction, shadowing and mentoring programme.
• Specialist training delivered by our in-house Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist and Psychology professionals.
• Opportunities to develop rehabilitation-specific knowledge and skills.
• Paid Enhanced DBS check.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Employee Referral Scheme – £200 bonus (T&Cs apply).
• Employee of the Month recognition scheme.
• Time and a half for working bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

KEYFORT Group delivers specialist packages of care, rehabilitation and support to individuals living with a range of disabilities, neurological conditions, brain injuries, spinal injuries, learning disabilities, physical health needs and mental health conditions. Our approach is built around the individual, their goals, aspirations and strengths. We believe rehabilitation is most successful when delivered through meaningful relationships, collaborative working and person-centred support.

KEYFORT Group is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.