Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Community Rehabilitation Assistant

The closing date is 26 November 2026

Job summary
Some exciting opportunities have arisen to join the Rural and South Somerset West Community Rehabilitation Team based in Wincanton and South Petherton Hospitals, covering Wincanton Hospital and the community.

Do you enjoy completing prescription rehabilitation from both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with a complex variety caseload during their inpatient stay or within their own homes?

Do you enjoy participation and running of groups such as exercise classes, mindfulness sessions, Breakfast clubs and Balance and Safety groups?

Come and join our friendly therapy team which consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Senior Rehabilitation Assistants.

Main duties of the job

• To work as an integral member of the Community Rehabilitation Service providing effective support to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and any other team members
• To work with patients undertaking therapy/rehabilitation programmes to support and encourage them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life, as directed by team therapists
• To work with patients in a range of community locations, including community hospitals, care home rehabilitation units and in service users own homes with overall supervision from rehabilitation professionals.

About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?
Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 184-OL-BL-5631

Job locations
Wincanton Community Hospital, Dancing Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DQ, United Kingdom
South Petherton Hospital, Bernard Way, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5EF, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities: Please see attached Job Description for more information as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential: Please see attached role specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wincanton Community Hospital, Dancing Lane, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: South Somerset Community Rehabilitation Manager, Liz Goodwill, elizabeth.goodwill@somersetft.nhs.uk, 07748932193

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