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Rehabilitation Assistant Colchester, England

Priory Healthcare

Full Time Colchester, England 11.2 GBP HOURLY Today

Job description

Ready for the recognition and rewards you deserve?

We don’t just talk about putting employees first. We know that Priory wouldn’t exist without their combined energy, expertise and effort. So we invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.

Elm Park is a 17 bedded Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit in Ardleigh which specialises in the assessment, care and treatment of adult residents (18+ years) with an acquired brain injury

We are looking for a passionate rehabillitation assistant to work as part of a team providing 24-hour nursing care and rehabilitation to residents, under the guidance of nursing and medical staff. You will required to work both days and nights as required by the service needs.

Please note this advert may close early due to a high level of applications.

Role and responsibilities include:

Promoting and encouraging independence
Providing assistance with daily activities and supporting with personal care
Preventing and reducing risk of harm
Liaise with outside agencies and other professionals to ensure that the rehabilitation programmes and care plans are being facilliatated
Enabling Service Users to meet their outcomes and develop goals

Requirements:

Preferably previous experience within healthcare and mental health but not essential as support will be given.
Provide satisfactory professional references
Enhanced DBS
Providing person centred support and able to promote independent living
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Adaptability, commitment and resilience
Ability to work as part of a team
Ideally you will hold a NVQ in health and social care or be willing to study the qualification.

What we offer:

Free on-site parking
Starting 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increased up to 30 days dependant on length of service)
Free meals when on shift
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Comprehensive continued personal development training
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced Disclosure check paid
Childcare Vouchers
Pension
Employee referral scheme

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

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