Senior Rehab Assistant

Role summary

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The Senior Rehab Assistant supports physiotherapists and occupational therapists in delivering rehabilitation to patients across NHS services. Requirements typically include relevant care or rehabilitation experience, good communication skills, basic literacy and numeracy, the ability to follow clinical instructions, and a willingness to complete mandatory training. Candidates should be compassionate, reliable, physically able to assist with mobility and transfers, and confident working with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams. The role may involve encouraging exercises, monitoring progress, maintaining accurate records, supporting patient independence and helping with daily activities. Experience in a healthcare, therapy or community setting is desirable. Applicants must demonstrate respect, confidentiality, safeguarding awareness and a commitment to NHS values.

About the employer

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, community, and specialist healthcare services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Trust works with hospitals, community teams, primary care providers and local authorities to support patients in a range of settings, including homes, clinics and inpatient facilities. Its services focus on recovery, independence, prevention and person-centred care. Staff work within multidisciplinary teams and are expected to promote dignity, inclusion, safety and continuous improvement. The organisation offers NHS employment benefits such as annual leave, pension membership, occupational health support and access to training and professional development. A Senior Rehab Assistant would contribute to practical rehabilitation programmes while working under the supervision of qualified therapy professionals.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers opportunities in healthcare, technology, education, engineering, finance, hospitality and public services. Its culture is diverse, with strong traditions in music, sport, theatre and local communities. Lifestyle varies from busy cities such as London, Manchester and Birmingham to quieter coastal and rural areas; Hampshire and the Isle of Wight offer access to beaches, countryside and historic towns. Living costs can be high, especially for housing in southern England, so accommodation and commuting should be researched carefully. Overseas applicants need the correct visa and should check whether their specific occupation qualifies for the Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker route; not every rehabilitation assistant role is eligible. Employers may require sponsorship, English-language evidence, identity checks and criminal-record screening. Relocating also involves arranging housing, a National Insurance number, banking, healthcare registration and transport.