Rehabilitation assistant - Blackheath

## About this role**Come and join one of the UK’s 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 Rehabilitation assistant at our service based in London**.**At Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, we are specialists in the treatment of patients over the age of 18 with physical and cognitive impairments and/or neuropsychiatric disorders resulting from a brain injury or other neurological condition. We support our patients through assessment, rehabilitation, support and care across two wards.**What you'll be working:**Your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.* Full-time hours available* 37.63 hours per week* Candidates must be able to work day & night shifts* Shift times (07:30-19:45) & (19:30-07:45)* £27,960.51 (FTE) Per annum, pro rata**What you'll be doing:*** Providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment for adults with diverse needs, including mental health conditions, complex care requirements, or those undergoing rehabilitation.* Supporting individuals with daily routines, including personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, mobility, and household tasks, in line with their independence and preferences.* Ensuring the safety, well-being, and dignity of residents by adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures, and reporting any concerns, incidents, or disclosures in accordance with safeguarding protocols.* Implementing individualised care and support plans tailored to each person’s goals, needs, and outcomes, regularly contributing to reviews and updates.* Maintaining accurate and timely records of care delivered, daily activities, incidents, and progress, using both written and electronic systems.* Supporting individuals in managing behaviours that challenge through positive behaviour support strategies, de-escalation techniques, and promoting emotional regulation.* Encouraging engagement in meaningful activities, therapeutic programmes, community outings, and social interactions that support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.* Promoting independence, choice, and inclusion in all aspects of daily life, empowering individuals to participate in their care and decision-making.* Collaborating effectively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, social workers, therapists, and external agencies to ensure consistent, high-quality support.**What you'll have:*** A genuine interest in providing person-centred care to adults with a range of needs, including those with mental health conditions, complex care requirements, and those in rehabilitation settings.* Empathy, patience, and a respectful, non-judgemental approach when supporting vulnerable adults, always promoting dignity, independence, and choice.* Experience with behaviour management and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), including the use of de-escalation techniques in a care environment.**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 #J-18808-Ljbffr