Rehabilitation Support Worker in Newton Abbot inNewton Abbot PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rota
PERMANENT
Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to work as a full time Rehabilitation Support Worker within stroke and neurological rehabilitation on a Permanent
Contract
.Why work with us - The post will be a rotational post working on the George Earle Acute stroke ward, Templer Ward Rehabilitation Unit and within the Community Neuro Rehab Teams. The Stroke and Neuro Unit at Newton Abbot Hospital has 20 stroke and neurology beds and provides post-acute inpatient stroke rehabilitation prior to discharge to the community. The acute stroke unit is at Torbay Hospital, providing acute stroke care and assessment. The community team supports ongoing rehabilitation in peoples own homes and in the outpatient department. The service is part of the continuum of care in South Devon and has been recognised nationally as an example of good practice.You will work alongside qualified physiotherapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists in delivering rehabilitation programmes. You will need to be hard working and physically able to move and handle patients.
Main duties of the job
The primary function of this role is to ensure that opportunities for patients to rehabilitate are optimised during their stay in the stroke units or with the community neuro team. Under the direction of the interdisciplinary team the post-holder will:Assist registered staff in assessment and therapy tasksImplement treatment plans agreed with registered therapy staff, including overseeing and assisting with physical exercise, personal care (e.g. washing, toileting) and practice of domestic activities of daily living and the use of technologies such as computing, and supporting communication and safe swallowingAs part of their rehabilitation, work with patients with cognitive and/or perceptual difficultiesTrain and educate patients, carers and families under the direction of registered staffHelping and supporting colleagues to work well together to achieve common goals and objectivesTo act as a role model, valuing everyone's opinion and
Experience
sTo seek out, recognise and value the contributions of others and the role they play in a patient's lifeThis role is rotational working in Torbay Hospital, Newton Abbot Hospital and across the Torbay and South Devon Community. This role includes shifts rostered to work Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
About us
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.#CareToJoinUsTSD
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-7536515-FC&I
Job location
sNewton Abbot HospitalWest Gold WayNewton AbbotTQ12 2TS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interview patients and carers as part of the assessment processCan adapt to changes in
Working pattern
and environment on a day or weekly basisAbility to monitor patients condition using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, normal function, basic assessments and test resultsUsing initiative to act on changes in patient circumstances under the guidance of registered staffUndertake assigned care and therapy tasks to achieve stated objectives. This includes personal care, physical exercise, functional practice and tasks to improve cognition and communicationFull vacancy
Details
can be found on the attached
Job description
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Person Specification
.Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or
Person Specification
Job description
Details
can be found on the attached
Job description
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Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
and trainingEssentialSound general education including Maths/EnglishPrevious
Experience
of working in health or social care, in either a paid or voluntary capacityDesirableRelevant NVQ level 3 or equivalentKnowledge and
Experience
EssentialAbility to communicate with diverse groups of peopleAbility to keep accurate reports according to organisational procedureAbility to work in a way that minimises risks to health safety and securityUnderstands need to work within the limits of own competence and responsibility and refer issues beyond these to relevant peopleDesirableProven
Experience
of working with patients with neurological conditionsProven
Experience
of working in a health, physical exercise or rehabilitation environmentPrevious
Experience
working in the NHSProven
Experience
of providing information, training or education to members of the publicSome knowledge and awareness of the signs of communication and swallowing disorders
Experience
of working within multidisciplinary team/multiagency team (in hours)Specific SkillsEssentialAbility to work as a team memberAbility to motivate and reassure people in difficult and potentially distressing conditionsAbility to recognise and report behaviour that undermines inequality and diversityAbility to work in a way that is in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practiceDesirable
Experience
of supporting / motivating people
Experience
of working with individuals with communication or cognitive and/or behavioural difficultiesAbility to organise and prioritise delegated workload daily
Person Specification
Experience
working in the NHSProven
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to work as a full time Rehabilitation Support Worker within stroke and neurological rehabilitation on a Permanent
Contract
.Why work with us - The post will be a rotational post working on the George Earle Acute stroke ward, Templer Ward Rehabilitation Unit and within the Community Neuro Rehab Teams. The Stroke and Neuro Unit at Newton Abbot Hospital has 20 stroke and neurology beds and provides post-acute inpatient stroke rehabilitation prior to discharge to the community. The acute stroke unit is at Torbay Hospital, providing acute stroke care and assessment. The community team supports ongoing rehabilitation in peoples own homes and in the outpatient department. The service is part of the continuum of care in South Devon and has been recognised nationally as an example of good practice.You will work alongside qualified physiotherapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists in delivering rehabilitation programmes. You will need to be hard working and physically able to move and handle patients.
Main duties of the job
The primary function of this role is to ensure that opportunities for patients to rehabilitate are optimised during their stay in the stroke units or with the community neuro team. Under the direction of the interdisciplinary team the post-holder will:Assist registered staff in assessment and therapy tasksImplement treatment plans agreed with registered therapy staff, including overseeing and assisting with physical exercise, personal care (e.g. washing, toileting) and practice of domestic activities of daily living and the use of technologies such as computing, and supporting communication and safe swallowingAs part of their rehabilitation, work with patients with cognitive and/or perceptual difficultiesTrain and educate patients, carers and families under the direction of registered staffHelping and supporting colleagues to work well together to achieve common goals and objectivesTo act as a role model, valuing everyone's opinion and
Experience
sTo seek out, recognise and value the contributions of others and the role they play in a patient's lifeThis role is rotational working in Torbay Hospital, Newton Abbot Hospital and across the Torbay and South Devon Community. This role includes shifts rostered to work Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
About us
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.#CareToJoinUsTSD
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-7536515-FC&I
Job location
sNewton Abbot HospitalWest Gold WayNewton AbbotTQ12 2TS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interview patients and carers as part of the assessment processCan adapt to changes in
Working pattern
and environment on a day or weekly basisAbility to monitor patients condition using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, normal function, basic assessments and test resultsUsing initiative to act on changes in patient circumstances under the guidance of registered staffUndertake assigned care and therapy tasks to achieve stated objectives. This includes personal care, physical exercise, functional practice and tasks to improve cognition and communicationFull vacancy
Details
can be found on the attached
Job description
/
Person Specification
.Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or
Person Specification
Job description
Details
can be found on the attached
Job description
/
Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
and trainingEssentialSound general education including Maths/EnglishPrevious
Experience
of working in health or social care, in either a paid or voluntary capacityDesirableRelevant NVQ level 3 or equivalentKnowledge and
Experience
EssentialAbility to communicate with diverse groups of peopleAbility to keep accurate reports according to organisational procedureAbility to work in a way that minimises risks to health safety and securityUnderstands need to work within the limits of own competence and responsibility and refer issues beyond these to relevant peopleDesirableProven
Experience
of working with patients with neurological conditionsProven
Experience
of working in a health, physical exercise or rehabilitation environmentPrevious
Experience
working in the NHSProven
Experience
of providing information, training or education to members of the publicSome knowledge and awareness of the signs of communication and swallowing disorders
Experience
of working within multidisciplinary team/multiagency team (in hours)Specific SkillsEssentialAbility to work as a team memberAbility to motivate and reassure people in difficult and potentially distressing conditionsAbility to recognise and report behaviour that undermines inequality and diversityAbility to work in a way that is in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practiceDesirable
Experience
of supporting / motivating people
Experience
of working with individuals with communication or cognitive and/or behavioural difficultiesAbility to organise and prioritise delegated workload daily
Person Specification
Experience
working in the NHSProven
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
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Useful skills for a Rehabilitation Support Worker:
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To work as a Rehabilitation Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of both soft and technical skills. Here are some of the key skills and qualifications that are typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is vital, as you'll be working with individuals who may be vulnerable or facing significant challenges.
3. Patient-Centric Approach: It's important to prioritize the needs and preferences of the individuals you support, tailoring your assistance to their specific circumstances.
4. Teamwork: Rehabilitation often involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Being able to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues from different professions is important.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: You may encounter a variety of challenges and will need to be able to think on your feet, finding creative and effective solutions to support clients.
6. Organizational Skills: Managing your time efficiently and keeping track of multiple cases and administrative tasks is essential in this role.
7. Interpersonal Skills: Building trust and rapport with clients is fundamental to successful rehabilitation.
8. Resilience and Stamina: The role can be physically and emotionally demanding, so resilience and the ability to manage stress are important.
Technical Skills:
1. Understanding of Rehabilitation Processes: A solid grasp of rehabilitation principles and practices, including specific techniques or therapies used depending on the population you work with.
2. Basic First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always essential, having knowledge of basic healthcare procedures and first aid can be beneficial.
3. IT Skills: Familiarity with computer applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.
Qualifications:
- Relevant Qualifications: While specific qualifications may vary, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or a similar qualification is often preferred.
- Experience: Some employers may require experience in a healthcare or social care setting.
- Background Checks: You will likely need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to work with vulnerable populations.
Optional Skills:
- Knowledge of Specific Conditions: Depending on the setting, knowledge of specific disabilities, mental health issues, or injuries may be beneficial.
- Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting cultural differences to provide appropriate support to diverse populations.
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