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Rehabilitation Support Worker
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428652
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rehabilitation support worker to work within our Trauma & Orthopaedic team at Conquest Hospital.
As part of the Trauma & Orthopaedic team, you will be joining a big supportive team passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex. You will have the opportunity to attend an in-service training programme and complete supervision sessions with your line manager. You will also work closely alongside both the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams along with the wider multi disciplinary team, including our newly appointed Advanced Practitioner to the team.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY
Main duties of the job
- To assist registered practitioners in supporting patients with a rehabilitation programme, promoting independence and supporting active recovery.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic care as delegated by the registered practitioner(s).
- To work closely with patients and their families/carers under distant supervision of the registered practitioners providing accurate feedback to the appropriate practitioner(s).
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-LB5284-B
Job locations
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above
Desirable
- Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
- Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above
Desirable
- Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject
- Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)