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Central London Community Health Trust Rehabilitation Assistant

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

Are you a compassionate, motivated individual with a passion for helping people regain their independence and improve their quality of life? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Harrow Therapy Service at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH).

Based in Stanmore (HA7 1AT), you will work alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, delivering rehabilitation programmes to adults in their own homes and care homes across Harrow.

Under the supervision of registered Allied Health Professionals, you will support patients to regain independence, manage long-term conditions and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

You'll join a welcoming multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred community care.

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Driving Requirement: As this is a community-based role involving visits across Harrow, applicants are expected to hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship.

Join us and make a real difference in your community!

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team delivering community based rehabilitation to patients with a range of physical and long term health conditions under the guidance of qualified therapists.
• Work independently as a lone Rehabilitation Assistant, managing visits safely and effectively within community settings.
• Deliver rehabilitation programmes in patients' own homes and care homes, supporting activities such as mobility, exercise, personal care, and activities of daily living.
• Assist patients to maximise their independence, health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
• Provide both clinical and administrative support to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within the team.
• Undertake competency based training and assessments to develop the knowledge and skills required for the role.
• Accurately maintain patient records and report progress, concerns, and outcomes to supervising therapists.
• Work collaboratively with community teams, GPs, social care, care home staff, and voluntary sector organisations to support coordinated patient care and positive outcomes.
• Contribute to the delivery of a high quality, responsive, and patient centred rehabilitation service across Harrow.

About us

Working for our organisationWe are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-ONW-8353035-A

Job locations

Honeypot Lane Health Centre

839 Honeypot Lane

London

HA7 1AT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Driving Requirement: As this is a community-based role involving visits across Harrow, applicants are expected to hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Driving Requirement: As this is a community-based role involving visits across Harrow, applicants are expected to hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)
• A recognised equivalent course
• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.

Desirable

• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ? ECDL certificate
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
• PSI qualification ? Trusted assessor training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
• Experience working in a community setting
• Experience with working in care of the elderly

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the NHS patient information database (EMIS)

skills and knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
• Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral
• Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
• Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
• Proactive and innovative

Desirable

• Knowledge of local health needs strategies

Key Attributes

Essential

• Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act )

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)
• A recognised equivalent course
• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate.

Desirable

• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ? ECDL certificate
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
• PSI qualification ? Trusted assessor training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
• Experience working in a community setting
• Experience with working in care of the elderly

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the NHS patient information database (EMIS)

skills and knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
• Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral
• Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
• Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
• Proactive and innovative

Desirable

• Knowledge of local health needs strategies

Key Attributes

Essential

• Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act )

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Honeypot Lane Health Centre

839 Honeypot Lane

London

HA7 1AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Honeypot Lane Health Centre

839 Honeypot Lane

London

HA7 1AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Therapy Lead

Aidan Pond

[email protected]

07767648863

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-ONW-8353035-A

Job locations

Honeypot Lane Health Centre

839 Honeypot Lane

London

HA7 1AT

United Kingdom

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