Care Rehabilitation Assistant

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Rehabilitation Assistant to join our team. This role involves supporting individuals in their recovery and daily activities within care home or home care settings at Woodrowe House.

Woodrowe House is a leading neurological complex care service located in the picturesque outskirts of Leicester, in Markfield. We specialise in complex care and treatment for individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and other neurological conditions, including stroke and spinal injuries. Our mission is to provide a supportive and expert environment for long-term and short-term care needs.

We work on a 2-week rolling shift pattern, consisting of a short week working Wednesday and Thursday 08:00am-20:00pm and a long week working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 08:00am-20:00pm.

Your day-to-day…

• To support and enable residents with personal activities (such as washing/bathing, dressing, toileting) as part of their day to day care and in line with written care plans, personal goals and wishes.
• To be driven by resident’s needs and wishes in supporting and enabling their participation in activities and pursuits of their choice.
• Maintain a tidy and clean environment
• To support residents, as per their care plans, to prepare, eat/drink, clear away meals, snacks and drinks.
• Help to ensure effective communication throughout the team, by participating in meetings and bringing to the attention of a senior staff member anything that may have significant effect on the well-being of residents.
• To ensure confidentiality and data protection is maintained in all respects whether concerning, residents, staff members or the business of the home.
• Participate in training events, some of which are mandatory.
• To adhere to all policies and procedures within the home.
• Maintain working knowledge of resident care plans.
• Recognise the need for action in any event where a resident may be at risk of harm and raise the matter immediately with a senior member of staff.
• Comply with the home’s requirements regarding effective documentation.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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