Clinical Rehabilitation Assistant

Location: Gosforth, Newcastle NE3

Job type: Part-time/ Flexible Hours/ Contract

Salary: From £14 an hour plus holiday pay, travel allowance and mileage

Closing Date: Wednesday 31st December

Contact name: Claire Harris

Ref Code: OH1225

*IMMEDIATE START – SUBJECT TO DBS AND REFERENCES*

We are looking for somebody to work with a brain injured person (Client) who is about to undertake one of our rehabilitation programmes.

HOW IT WORKS

|reach| are responsible for providing rehabilitation for clients who have suffered an acquired brain injury, typically from a car accident or work place injury. The rehabilitation programme takes place in the client\’s home and local community. Your role is to encourage the client to work on the tasks and goals identified by an Neuro-Occupational Therapist which will help the client improve their quality of life.

HOURS

2 x 3hr sessions per week (subject to change following review of rehab plan)

SALARY

From £14.00 per hour plus holiday pay of 12.07%, and travel allowance

DUTIES

• To help restore the client to the best possible quality of life in the areas covered by a rehabilitation plan.
• The activities will vary widely from client to client. Typical activities are teaching memory strategies, relearning household tasks, rediscovering leisure activities or preparing to return to work.
• Comply with the precise specifications set-out by the plan.
• Keep daily records.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality.

Your work will be supervised and guided on a weekly basis by a Neuro-Occupational Therapist (virtually or in person) who designs the rehabilitation programme and will deliver the goals of the programme on a 1:1 basis with the client.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Fluent in BSL
• Deaf or hearing
• Male or female, any age
• Experience in healthcare or rehabilitation
• Understanding of Deaf culture
• Availability for two 3-hour sessions per week (subject to change following review of the rehabilitation plan)

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Proven experience or background in one-to-one support or care settings
• Previous experience or knowledge of working with a client with a brain injury
• Experience of working with a hearing impaired client
• Experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Full driving license and access to a personal vehicle..
• Clear and accurate written communication for clinical note-keeping.
• Strong Motivational Skills needed to encourage client to meet their full potential.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.

If you haven\’t heard back from us within 10 days of the closing date (Wednesday 31st December 2025) then unfortunately we have not progressed your application any further. Please send your CV and supporting statement to quoting our reference OH

**Due to the high volume of applications, a supporting statement explaining why you are suited to the role is required. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.**

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have a full, clean, driving licence?
• Do you have your own car?
• Will you you be able to commute to Gosforth NE3

Language:

• BSL (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person