Job Summary
22.5 hours per week. An exciting opportunity with the Integrated Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team in Barnsley.
Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team in an in‑patient setting, providing rehabilitation therapy to stroke patients during hospital stay and in community settings.
Salary: £25,272 a year pro rata. Working pattern: Part‑time, flexible. Band 2. Permanent contract.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the UK Visas & Immigration minimum requirements for sponsorship. We accept applications from candidates who can prove right to work in the UK. All staff are encouraged to receive up‑to‑date flu vaccination.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care to stroke patients in inpatient and community settings.
- Carry out rehabilitation programmes set by therapists and nursing team.
- Support personal care duties such as bathing, toileting, dressing and meal assistance.
- Assist clinicians with everyday tasks and routine administration or housekeeping.
- Maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, demonstrating empathy, politeness and confidentiality.
- Document care, raise concerns and respond to verbal or physical aggression.
- Participate in flexible rostering, providing 24‑hour/7‑day care provision when required.
Qualifications
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years.
- Basic IT/keyboard skills.
- Good standard of English and maths (entry level 3 or GCSE). Care Certificate required or to be achieved within 12 weeks.
Experience
- Experience in a caring environment or voluntary position.
- Experience dealing with the public.
Skills and Attributes
- Understanding of importance of customer care skills.
- Resilient and calm under pressure.
- Enthusiastic and able to work flexibly on a 24‑hr shift pattern.
- Non‑judgemental and empathetic manner.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and engage in development programmes.
Training Requirements
- Willing and able to undertake all Trust mandatory training, including care certificate and refresher training.
- Willing and able to pursue level 2 health and social care qualification if eligible.
EEO Statement
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, valuing diversity and reflecting our communities.
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