Rehabilitation Support Worker - IMC Irvine Unit | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2DZ |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7978701/374-KN291-A |
Summary
Would you like to work in a Rehabilitation Unit inpatient setting? Would you like to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals working alongside other Therapy staff? Would you like to work in a dynamic and supportive team?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible candidate to join our Intermediate Care Therapy team working as a Rehabilitation Support Worker at the Bexhill Irvine Unit. You will be working alongside other Rehabilitation Support Workers and the Associate Practitioner to deliver delegated therapy rehab tasks (both on an individual patient basis and patient groups). These tasks will have a Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy or Dietetic focus. Applicants with experience in any of these disciplines are welcome but is not essential as competency training will be provided.
This post is ideal for candidates who are keen to learn, able to work independently and have a health care background. You will have your own daily caseload of patients under the guidance of the Associate Practitioner and will carry out delegated therapy tasks. You will be working as part of the Intermediate Care Therapy Team and will provide feedback on patient’s rehabilitation progress, including clear and concise documentation. Clinical supervision and peer support will be provided, and we will offer opportunities for learning and development.
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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This advert closes on Thursday 14 May 2026
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