About this role
Job summary Package Description: Are you passionate about providing compassionate care and supporting people to live as independently as possible? Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients in your local community every day? We are looking for a caring, motivated, and enthusiastic Band 3 Community Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Intermediate Care Team. About the Role Working across Surrey Heath and Farnham, you will support people in their own homes following illness, injury, hospital admission, or a decline in function. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help patients regain confidence, improve their independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals, enabling them to remain safely in the place they call home. This is a rewarding role that combines care and rehabilitation, placing the patient at the centre of everything we do. You will work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. What You'll Be Doing As a Community
Main duties of the job As a Community Rehab Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting patients in their own homes across Surrey Heath and Farnham to maximize their independence following illness or injury. The role includes delivering care and rehabilitation in accordance with individualized plans developed by the therapy team in collaboration with the patients and their families. You will assist with activities of daily living, exercise programs, and rehabilitation activities prescribed by therapists, and monitor and document patient progress. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and nurses to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.
About us HCRG Care Group is dedicated to providing compassionate care and supporting individuals to live as independently as possible. We are committed to making a real difference in the lives of patients within the local community every day. Our team is composed of caring, motivated, and enthusiastic professionals who work together to help patients regain confidence and achieve their rehabilitation goals. By placing patients at the heart of our efforts and working in collaboration with various healthcare professionals, we strive to deliver high-quality and person-centered care that enables individuals to remain safely in their homes.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Are you passionate about providing compassionate care and supporting people to live as independently as possible? Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients in your local community every day?
We are looking for a caring, motivated, and enthusiastic Band 3 Community Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Intermediate Care Team.
About the RoleWorking across Surrey Heath and Farnham, you will support people in their own homes following illness, injury, hospital admission, or a decline in function. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help patients regain confidence, improve their independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals, enabling them to remain safely in the place they call home.
This is a rewarding role that combines care and rehabilitation, placing the patient at the centre of everything we do. You will work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
What You'll Be DoingAs a Community Rehabilitation Assistant, you will:
Visit patients in their own homes across Surrey Heath and Farnham, supporting them to maximise their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals following illness, injury, hospital admission, or a decline in functional ability. Deliver person-centred care and rehabilitation in accordance with individualised rehabilitation plans developed by the therapy team in partnership with patients and their families. Support patients with activities of daily living, including washing, dressing, personal care, simple meal preparation, and medication support where appropriate and within agreed competencies. Assist patients with exercise programmes and rehabilitation activities prescribed by Therapists, encouraging participation, confidence, and progression towards agreed goals. Empower individuals to do as much as possible for themselves, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing at every opportunity. Monitor and document patient progress using a tablet, ensuring records are maintained accurately and contemporaneously while working in the community. Recognise and report any changes in a patient's physical, emotional, cognitive, or functional wellbeing. Work collaboratively with Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, and coordinated care. Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care in line with organisational policies, procedures, delegated responsibilities, and competency frameworks. Undertake administrative duties required to support patient care and the smooth running of the service. Maintain and develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to provide high-quality care that responds to the changing needs of patients and the wider healthcare system.What We Are Looking ForWe are seeking individuals who:
Are passionate about supporting people to regain independence. Have a caring, compassionate, and respectful approach. Enjoy building positive relationships with patients and colleagues. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Can work independently while also being an effective team member. Are adaptable, reliable, and motivated to deliver high-quality care. Have previous experience in a health or social care setting (desirable but not essential).Learning and DevelopmentAs part of our commitment to lifelong learning, we offer the Care Certificate to all eligible unregistered healthcare professionals. This forms the foundation of your education and training with us and is an integral part of our comprehensive induction programme.
The Care Certificate is a nationally recognised set of standards that defines the knowledge, skills, and behaviours expected of staff working within health and social care. We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development and career progression throughout your journey with us.
Why Join Us? Make a genuine difference to people's lives every day. Help patients remain independent and live well at home. Be part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team. Access excellent training and development opportunities. Work autonomously within the community. Use modern digital technology to support patient care and reduce time spent in the office. Contribute to preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting timely discharge from hospital.Working PatternWe have a full-time (37.5 hours) position available.
The role includes working alternate weekends as part of the rota. Our service operates 7 days a week, with shifts shared fairly across the team..
Early Shift: 7:30am3:30pm Late Shift: 1:00pm9:00pm
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A caring and compassionate approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills is essential. Previous experience in a health or social care setting is desirable but not essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 details Employer name HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Camberley
GU16 7ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)