Rehabilitation Assistant

Full time, 35 hours 

Our Alcohol Related Brain Injury Unit (ARBI) opened in January 2020. It is a specialised 14-bed rehabilitation unit for individuals with a diagnosis of ARBI.

We are Leonard Cheshire – supporting individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. We are at the heart of local life – opening doors to opportunity, choice and support in communities around the globe.

About the role

This role offers a challenging yet exciting opportunity to play a key role within a pioneering and innovative rehabilitation service located in Belfast, providing high quality specialist support to people in NI with an alcohol-related brain injury (ARBI).

As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you will have the opportunity to bring your passion and enthusiasm to the largest pan disability charity in the UK, making a real difference to the lives of our customers. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will assist people with an ARBI to rediscover and learn life skills to aid the progression towards rehabilitation, and the development of personal and community living skills through maximising the options available, encouraging choice, participation and motivation.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• have Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults);
• have experience of providing personal care;
• have previous experience working in a complex needs setting;
• hold a level 2 in food hygiene or be willing to attain it once in post;
• be familiar with the needs assessment and rehabilitation planning process;
• be able to work flexibly within rostered hours and be prepared to participate in an on-call rota if required by the respective service;
• have a full driving license (where driving is required);
• demonstrate a commitment to Leonard Cheshire’s ethos and values;
• be registered with NISCC. 

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

• Wagestream, Access earned pay before pay day.
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to sell (salary sacrifice).
• Comprehensive training relevant to your role.
• Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!

If this sounds of interest to you, please contact [email protected] or call 0750 0027 146

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *