Senior Rehab Assistant

Role summary

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The Senior Rehab Assistant supports qualified therapists and clinical teams in delivering rehabilitation to patients across hospital or community settings. Requirements typically include relevant healthcare or rehabilitation experience, good communication skills, basic clinical knowledge, and the ability to work safely under delegated supervision. The candidate should be compassionate, organised, physically capable of assisting with mobility and therapeutic activities, and confident working with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues. Duties may include supporting assessments, encouraging independence, recording patient progress, maintaining equipment and contributing to care planning. NHS or care-sector experience is usually desirable, along with an understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention and health-and-safety procedures.

About the employer

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS mental health, learning disability, community and specialised healthcare services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Trust supports people in hospitals, community clinics, residential settings and patients’ homes, working with local authorities, primary care providers and other public services. Its workforce includes nurses, therapists, doctors, support workers, rehabilitation assistants and corporate professionals. The organisation focuses on safe, compassionate and person-centred care, helping patients improve their health, independence and quality of life. Employees typically benefit from NHS terms and conditions, pension arrangements, occupational health support, training opportunities and access to professional development. Roles may involve travel between sites, particularly across community services and island locations.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers employment across healthcare, technology, engineering, finance, education, retail and skilled trades. NHS roles are available nationwide, with strong demand for care and allied-health support staff. British culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, queueing and respectful communication. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to rural and coastal communities; public transport is good in many areas, although a car can be useful in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. International applicants normally need an appropriate visa, commonly the Health and Care Worker visa for eligible NHS occupations, with sponsorship, an approved employer and evidence of English proficiency where required. Check the latest UK Government rules and the employer’s sponsorship status before applying. Relocation costs, rent and childcare can be significant, particularly in southern England, so applicants should budget carefully and arrange accommodation and right-to-work documentation early.