Senior Rehabilitation Assistant

Come and join one of the UKs largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000 people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We'd like you to join us as a Senior Rehabilitation Assistant at our service Park House in Bedford . At Park House, we have a strong focus on therapy, care and quality of life.

We offer specialist post acute rehabilitation, as well as management of long term neurological conditions, in Bedford. Were committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible. About the role To professionally lead the care team during any span of duty, ensuring that a safe, effective and efficient care service is maintained which meets the needs of residents and purchasers.

To provide care to residents in accordance with their assessed needs to an industry leading standard. What you'll be working:
Full time

Working hours:

37.63 hours Shift Pattern:
Day and Night

Location:

Bedford Salary: £28,647.26 (FTE) Per annum pro rata What you'll be doing:
Provide leadership and support for care teams and act as a champion for residents safety and dignity. To maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence available. Ensure the ongoing safety of residents, colleagues and visitors through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing of processes. Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.

Act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice Provide effective leadership and support for the care team. Supervise care colleagues on a day-to-day basis and through formal supervision processes. Liaise with GPs and other health professionals to ensure that residents receive the medical and clinical support they require. Demand high quality care delivery focused on residents individually assessed needs and choices.

Promote the professional image of the services through excellent communication, appropriate behaviour and professional appearance. Support and assist new colleagues with the completion of induction programs, training and competency assessment. To maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence available Ensure the ongoing safety of residents, colleagues and visitors through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes.

Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used What you'll have:
An ability to have a therapeutic relationship with residents. An ability to work with others in a team. An ability to remain calm during emergencies. An ability to follow instructions given by Therapists and Senior Rehabilitation Assistants. An ability to use hand-operated, or power, equipment. An ability to organise work. Good observation skills. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group