Rehabilitation Assistant - Band 2

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people's own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking 'what matters to you'.
We're passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust., GHC has full-time and part-time roles available at various locations across Gloucestershire. Our services run 24/7 and all our Rehabilitation Assistant roles offer core hours of 07.00-22.00. Full-time roles operate on a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule and part-time roles are 2 days on, 6 days off. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, please get in touch with the recruiting manager (name below).
Please note that this role is locality based visiting patients in their homes and therefore it is highly desirable that all applicants have a valid driving licence for the UK and access to a vehicle. If you do not have access to a vehicle or driving licence please specify in your supporting information how you would fulfil the duties of this locality-based role.

Gloucestershire Health and Care (GHC) are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals across the county who want to work with people in their communities. We can offer you training, development opportunities, regular supervision and support., The Reablement and Home First Team provide vital short-term services to people in their homes to help them regain as much independence as possible after a stay in hospital, an injury or illness.
No previous experience in a paid/unpaid caring role is required. To be successful in this role you should:
+ enjoy working with people;
+ understand what motivates people;
+ be comfortable being involved in practical, sometimes personal and intimate care provision for people;
+ have a desire to learn and develop skills;
+ able to work alone and in a team setting .
If you do have experience of working in a caring role, it will prove very useful and will allow you to progress more rapidly.

The following shifts are currently highly sought after for this locality:
Am - 08.00-13:30 (4 on 4 off)
Pm - 17.00-22:00 (4 on 4 off)
(either morning or evening for someone who wants part-time)
Alternatively for any of these, 2 on 6 off would be considered although 4 on 4 of is preferable
However we would be happy to receive applications from anyone looking for alternative shift patterns. Please specify in your supporting information what hours and shift patterns you are available to work., PLEASE NOTE - At this time, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust cannot provide sponsorship for this position and therefore applicants must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:
+ Free car parking at many of our sites
+ 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
+ A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
+ A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Social Workers, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
+ Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
+ Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
+ Recognition and long service awards
+ Fast Track physiotherapy
+ Our Wellbeing line
+ Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.