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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
• 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

Take a look around the company https://activecaregroup.co.uk/

Location: Blackheath
Contract type: Full Time
Posted date: 2026-10-16
Closing date: 2026-12-02