Rehabilitation Assistant - Therapies

Salary: £28,032 per annum (WTE based on 37.5 hours per week)

Hours: 37.5 hours

Location:
Based in Farnham but also covering the Beacon Centre (Guildford), patients homes and in wider community settings

Are you looking for a job where you canmake a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers.

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a full time Rehabilitation Assistant. Therole supports high quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

The successful applicant will be an integral member of the physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams and wider multi-disciplinary team. They will work in any of our settings across both sites as well in patients home, in community venues andon the in-patient unit. They will work with patients living with advanced disease or a terminal illness, their carers and their family. The role will work one to one and with groupsof patients.

Moving and handling of patients and equipment is part of the roleand training will be provided. The successful applicant will use a range of interventions to enable a patient to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to actively manage their condition and maximise their ability toengage in activities that are meaningful to them. This will empower patients to live fully andenjoy the best quality of life possible.

About You:A successful Rehabilitation Assistant willhave:

• A level 3qualification in Health or Social Care or equivalent.
• An interest or experience in palliative care.
• Be committed toperson centred, high-quality, rehabilitative palliative care for patients,their relatives, and carers.
• Experience in, and be committed to working as, part of an effective multi-disciplinary team.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• A current driving license, access to a car that can be used for work purposes with business insurance (or be prepared to get business insurance)
• Good informationtechnology skills across a range of platforms.
• Good organisation and prioritisation skills
• Be self-aware and resilient.
• Have the skills required to work with groups of patients and carers.

For a fulllist of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

About Us:We are based in Farnham and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life carefor people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work.

Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Therapies staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications fromall sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fairand equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

We Offer:

• Continuation of NHSPension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Clinical Supervision
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Professional Growth
• Upskilling
• Diverse Training Courses

A Great Placeto Work

• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• Clinical supervision and support
• 96% of our staff areproud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell**Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2025

Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Interviews to be held: Thursday 5th March 2026

Please note that we do not hold asponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.

This post is subject to an enhanced

Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Post:

Rehabilitation Assistant (Therapies)

Accountable to:
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team leads

Job Purpose:

Towork within the therapy department in supporting high quality rehabilitative palliative and end of life care for patients referred to Phyllis Tuckwell.

Tobe an integral member of our physiotherapy and occupational teams who cover thein-patient unit, outpatient services and homebased community settings.

Towork with patients living with advanced disease or a terminal illness, with their carers and their family. The role will involve using a range of interventions to enable a patient to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to actively manage their condition and maximise their ability to engage in activities that are meaningful to them. Through client centred input, therole will empower patients to live fully and enjoy the best…