Rehabilitation Assistant in Manchester inManchester PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
Exceptional career progression, MFT is one of England's largest trusts — strong CPD, research links and clear routes for promotion.
Family-friendly flexibility, offers flexible working practices, support for pregnancy and maternity, and pro‑rata hours — suits carers with childcare.
Permanent Band 3 post, £24,937–£26,598 pa (pro‑rata) — reliable NHS pay, pension and benefits in central Manchester (M18).
Driver and own car required — ideal if you’re a 40‑year‑old with a car, local travel, independence and efficient patient visits.
Varied community role, split between patients' homes and intermediate care beds — hands‑on rehab with visible, rewarding outcomes.
Supportive multi‑professional team and a new unit (Willow Bank) coming — great for shared learning and modern facilities.
Job summary
To work as a member of the Intermediate Care Team central Manchester, providing direct care for patients in the community who have been referred to the serviceThe team are multi-professional and multi-agency and provide assessment and rehabilitation. Their aim is to maintain people in their own homes, prevent re-admission to hospital or inappropriate admissions to residential or nursing homes, by maximising function and independence. Care is delivered in a variety of settings including units and patients own homes and their community.The post holder will follow agreed protocols for ensuring appropriate and timely input, and ensuring pathways of care and communications with all agencies working with the service ensure continuity of care whilst respecting patient choice and autonomy.
Main duties of the job
We are a Manchester Local public sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social services.Intermediate Care in the Central Manchester area is looking to recruit an innovative, enthusiastic Assistant, to be part of a lively and dynamic multi-professional team comprising health, social services and, independent sector staff. therapists and nurses in providing short term rehabilitative and enabling careIntermediate Care is a constantly evolving service so if you like change and challenges this is the job for you. You will support the work of a team of physiotherapists, occupationalThe service provides care to people in their own homes and in dedicated Intermediate care beds, both nursing and residential within Delamere House currently with the service due to move to a new unit, Willow bank located in Withington later in the year.. You will work in people's homes and in the bed base so it is essential that you can travel independently within the local geographical area to meet the service needs. You will be required to work weekends and late shifts on a rota basis, with late shifts being from 12 noon until 8pm.Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to continuing professional development for all staff and with our commitment to improving the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working practices and benefits.
Experience
of working in the NHS and
Experience
of working in a rehabilitation setting are desirable.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff
Experience
, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro Rata (per annum)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-LCO-7416654*
Job location
sCentral ManchesterManchesterM18 8DF
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 theCandidate Essentials Guidethat 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 MattersMFT 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 looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job description
&
Job description
and
Person Specification
Education/
Qualifications
EssentialEvidence of achievement at GCSE pass level or equivalentNVQ level III in careDesirableHealth and Social Care related course.Skills/KnowledgeEssentialEffective verbal communication skills.Evidence of effective, appropriate written communication.General administration skillsDemonstrate the ability to organise and plan.DesirableI.T.
Experience
Organisational skills.Work
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working within a team.
Experience
in a care setting.Desirable
Experience
of working in a health or social care environment.
Experience
of working in a community settingOtherEssentialFull UK driving license and access to own vehicle
Person Specification
Education/
Experience
Organisational skills.Work
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working within a team.
Experience
in a care setting.Desirable
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
To work as a member of the Intermediate Care Team central Manchester, providing direct care for patients in the community who have been referred to the serviceThe team are multi-professional and multi-agency and provide assessment and rehabilitation. Their aim is to maintain people in their own homes, prevent re-admission to hospital or inappropriate admissions to residential or nursing homes, by maximising function and independence. Care is delivered in a variety of settings including units and patients own homes and their community.The post holder will follow agreed protocols for ensuring appropriate and timely input, and ensuring pathways of care and communications with all agencies working with the service ensure continuity of care whilst respecting patient choice and autonomy.
Main duties of the job
We are a Manchester Local public sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social services.Intermediate Care in the Central Manchester area is looking to recruit an innovative, enthusiastic Assistant, to be part of a lively and dynamic multi-professional team comprising health, social services and, independent sector staff. therapists and nurses in providing short term rehabilitative and enabling careIntermediate Care is a constantly evolving service so if you like change and challenges this is the job for you. You will support the work of a team of physiotherapists, occupationalThe service provides care to people in their own homes and in dedicated Intermediate care beds, both nursing and residential within Delamere House currently with the service due to move to a new unit, Willow bank located in Withington later in the year.. You will work in people's homes and in the bed base so it is essential that you can travel independently within the local geographical area to meet the service needs. You will be required to work weekends and late shifts on a rota basis, with late shifts being from 12 noon until 8pm.Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to continuing professional development for all staff and with our commitment to improving the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working practices and benefits.
Experience
of working in the NHS and
Experience
of working in a rehabilitation setting are desirable.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff
Experience
, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro Rata (per annum)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-LCO-7416654*
Job location
sCentral ManchesterManchesterM18 8DF
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 theCandidate Essentials Guidethat 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 MattersMFT 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 looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job description
&
Job description
and
Person Specification
Education/
Qualifications
EssentialEvidence of achievement at GCSE pass level or equivalentNVQ level III in careDesirableHealth and Social Care related course.Skills/KnowledgeEssentialEffective verbal communication skills.Evidence of effective, appropriate written communication.General administration skillsDemonstrate the ability to organise and plan.DesirableI.T.
Experience
Organisational skills.Work
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working within a team.
Experience
in a care setting.Desirable
Experience
of working in a health or social care environment.
Experience
of working in a community settingOtherEssentialFull UK driving license and access to own vehicle
Person Specification
Education/
Experience
Organisational skills.Work
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working within a team.
Experience
in a care setting.Desirable
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
Exceptional career progression, MFT is one of England's largest trusts — strong CPD, research links and clear routes for promotion.
Family-friendly flexibility, offers flexible working practices, support for pregnancy and maternity, and pro‑rata hours — suits carers with childcare.
Permanent Band 3 post, £24,937–£26,598 pa (pro‑rata) — reliable NHS pay, pension and benefits in central Manchester (M18).
Driver and own car required — ideal if you’re a 40‑year‑old with a car, local travel, independence and efficient patient visits.
Varied community role, split between patients' homes and intermediate care beds — hands‑on rehab with visible, rewarding outcomes.
Supportive multi‑professional team and a new unit (Willow Bank) coming — great for shared learning and modern facilities.
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Exceptional career progression: MFT is one of England's largest trusts — strong CPD, research links and clear routes for promotion.; Family-friendly flexibility: offers flexible working practices, support for pregnancy and maternity, and pro‑rata hours — suits carers with childcare.; Permanent Band 3 post, £24,937–£26,598 pa (pro‑rata) — reliable NHS pay, pension and benefits in central Manchester (M18).; Driver and own car required — ideal if you’re a 40‑year‑old with a car: local travel, independence and efficient patient visits.; Varied community role: split between patients' homes and intermediate care beds — hands‑on rehab with visible, rewarding outcomes.; Supportive multi‑professional team and a new unit (Willow Bank) coming — great for shared learning and modern facilities.
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To work as a Rehabilitation Assistant in the UK, you typically need to possess a mix of personal attributes, qualifications, and skills. Here are some key skills and competencies that are essential for the role:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to clearly convey information to patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals is crucial. Good listening skills are also important for understanding patient needs.
2. Empathy and Compassion: A strong sense of empathy is essential for working with patients who may be experiencing physical or emotional challenges.
3. Observation Skills: Ability to monitor patients' progress, noting any changes in their condition or reactions to treatment, is vital for effective support.
4. Teamwork: Rehabilitation Assistants often work as part of a multidisciplinary team, so the ability to collaborate with various professionals, such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists, is important.
5. Basic Health Knowledge: Understanding basic human anatomy, medical terminology, and rehabilitation processes helps in providing appropriate support and care.
6. Organizational Skills: You need to manage scheduling, documentation, and follow-up tasks efficiently, particularly when assisting multiple patients.
7. Physical Fitness: Depending on the role, the ability to assist with the physical movement and handling of patients may be required, so physical fitness is beneficial.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations or patient needs is important in a rehabilitation setting.
9. Technical Skills: Familiarity with rehabilitation equipment and techniques, as well as basic IT skills for record-keeping, can be beneficial.
10. Patience and Resilience: Working in rehabilitation can be challenging; therefore, having patience and the ability to cope with setbacks is important.
11. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and beliefs will help provide inclusive care to patients.
12. Compliance and Ethics: Understanding patient confidentiality and the ethical implications of care in a healthcare setting is essential.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications are not always mandatory, having a relevant qualification (like a diploma in health and social care or similar training) can enhance your employability. Practical experience, such as volunteering or internships in healthcare settings, is also valuable.
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