Community Senior Rehabilitation Assistant inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
MON 18 NOV 2024
Responsibilities include managing a caseload of patients, both in the intermediate care unit and in their homes, conducting interventions, and collaborating closely with physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The position also entails participation in team duties to ensure effective service delivery and support of junior staff and students. The trust emphasises continuous professional development, offering regular supervision and appraisals, while promoting diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B4 Community Senior Rehabilitation Assistant to work with the Intermediate Care Team in South Manchester. Our Pathway two rehabilitation beds are based at Buccleuch Lodge Intermediate Care Unit in West Didsbury. The team also supports patients in their own environment on our 'Home Pathway'. The Home Pathway Team are based at Trafford House in Wythenshawe.
The post is part of our Manchester Community Response Service which also includes the Crisis Response team, Home Pathway, Reablement, Community IV team, Pharmacy and Social care.
This is an exciting time to be part of our integrated multi-disciplinary and multi-agency service providing rehabilitation.
Buccleuch Lodge provides inpatient care to 14 patients, providing rehabilitation with the aim of returning patients home with support. We have a unique Community setting with dedicated nursing, therapy and social care staff.
We currently have a full time vacancy for a B4 Therapy support worker who is compassionate, forward thinking and a team player that wants to progress within the environment of community rehabilitation.
The developments in the service include working towards a 7 day service with extended hours.
Previous applicants need not apply.
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Intermediate Care Therapy team (and the wider MCR service) to provide a high quality patient centred approach to adults in the community in South Manchester.
The teams integrated service delivery model aims to avoid admissions, reduce length of stay and improve the patients' experiences through access to the right intervention at the right time, delivered by the appropriate health or social care practitioner.
The aim of the post is to rehabilitate and improve the function of patients by providing interventions in their own home / Buccleuch Lodge, either following discharge from an acute hospital setting or following illness or injury at home.
After completing appropriate competencies, you will be expected to manage your own caseload of patients, both in our bed based unit and patient's own home.
You would be part of a wider multi disciplinary health & social care team who work towards regaining or maintaining independence and quality of life. The post holder will have an allocated caseload of patients under the supervision of a registered professional.
The role will also involve team/office based duties to ensure effective service delivery.
The team is committed to continual professional development with regular supervision and appraisals. This post is supported by B5, B6 and B7 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
The role will also involve close working with students and supporting the B3 support worker.
About us
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
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