Job summaryWe are expanding our Intermediate Care Teams who deliver Discharge to Assess, Urgent Community Response, Virtual Wards and Community Rehabilitation and are looking for Community Rehabilitation Assistants to join our supportive multidisciplinary teams across Dorset.As the Community Rehabilitation Assistant, you will provide support to adult patients in their own homes, Community Hospital Wards or Care homes. You will promote independence and improve quality of life by supporting patients to remain at home whilst being supported by a multi-disciplinary team. You will work with a team of Nurses and Therapists to set goals and assist patients to regain their independence. Strong communication skills and confident decision-making are a must for this role.In return we offer a fantastic induction programme, flexible family-friendly working patterns and pastoral support. There are excellent learning and development opportunities, including the chance to apply for Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Apprenticeships!The Community Rehabilitation Assistant role is a full-time post, we would be flexible and welcome part time applications. Hours covered by the service are 08:00-20:00 7 days per week on a rota basis with weekend enhanced pay! Being a driver is essential for this role.Main duties of the jobProviding rehab based care to people in their own homeCompleting supervised assessments of mobility, equipment and functionMonitoring deteriorating patients with support from cliniciansWorking with other Rehab Assistants to provide the service across 7 days.Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.About usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.Person SpecificationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAININGEssentialNVQ care level 2/3 or willing to work towardsSkills to manage challenging situationsGood organisational skills/decision makingJOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCEEssentialExperience working in Health or social care settingExperience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing adviceAbility to prioritise and organise workload effectivelyDesirableExperience of working in the communityPrevious experience of rehab of elderly/adultsFINANCE/RESOURCESEssentialAble to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environmentINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCESDesirableAble to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and WordExperience of using electronic patient / service user record systemsPERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTESEssentialEvidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacyAbility to work autonomously if requiredWilling to work flexibly and proactively with the team, including weekend and bank holiday workingGood time management skillsBUSINESS TRAVELEssentialSubject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSEssentialDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustAddressWesthaven HospitalRadipole LaneWeymouthDT4 0QEEmployer's websitehttps://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)