Higher Grade Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistant

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Job introduction

We are looking for a Higher Grade Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistant to join our Community Rehab Service to support services users to live as independently as possible. This is a full time role based at St Mary's Community Health Campus.

Your new role

The role focuses on promoting independence through rehabilitation, supporting service users from hospital discharge to ongoing care. It involves assessing progress, updating care plans with the MDT, and coordinating further support via Adult Social Care. Daily tasks include assisting with mobility, personal care, and community access, while ensuring safe practices and accurate documentation. The position also includes supervising Rehabilitation Assistants, providing senior cover when needed, and working both independently and collaboratively to maintain high standards of care.

Who is the person summary:

You must have experience of working with adults in a rehabilitation setting, as well as providing personal care. You should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the impact that disability can have on individuals' independence. You must be flexible and be able to maintain confidentiality, as well as excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will be an excellent team player and have strong collaboration skills to help enhance our service.

For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.

Our recruitment process

Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found atEquality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contactrecruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS privacy notice before submitting any information.

You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.