Locum Qualified OT Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation Assistant (Part Time)

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting a compassionate and motivated Rehabilitation Assistant for a part-time locum opportunity within a Sussex Private rehabilitation service based in Brighton.

This rewarding role involves supporting an individual with significant cognitive rehabilitation needs following injury or illness. While the client has minimal physical support requirements, they require structured assistance with planning, problem-solving, emotional regulation, attention, and developing independence in everyday activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in neurorehabilitation, brain injury, mental health, or cognitive rehabilitation who is passionate about helping people maximise their independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the client with structured rehabilitation programmes designed to improve cognitive functioning and independence.
• Assist with developing daily routines, planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Provide encouragement and guidance to help the client achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Support emotional regulation, attention, flexible thinking, and behavioural management strategies.
• Assist the client during community activities, appointments, leisure activities, and independent living tasks.
• Promote independence while providing appropriate supervision during activities such as meal preparation and community access.
• Maintain accurate records of rehabilitation progress and communicate observations with the wider clinical team.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, family members, and other professionals to deliver consistent rehabilitation programmes.
• Promote a safe, supportive, and person-centred rehabilitation environment at all times.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and caring Rehabilitation Assistant with experience supporting individuals with cognitive, neurological, or behavioural rehabilitation needs. You will be patient, proactive, and confident encouraging independence while recognising when additional support is required.

Experience working within neurorehabilitation, brain injury services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, mental health, or community rehabilitation would be highly advantageous.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant, Therapy Assistant, Support Worker, or similar role.
• Experience supporting individuals with cognitive, neurological, or behavioural needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while following rehabilitation programmes developed by therapists.
• A patient, empathetic, and person-centred approach.
• Strong organisational and observational skills.
• Experience within neurorehabilitation or acquired brain injury services is desirable.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Rehabilitation Assistant (Part Time)
• Sector: Sussex Private
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Salary: Negotiable
• Working Pattern: 3 days per week, 08:00 – 18:00
• Location: Brighton

How to Apply

If you have experience supporting individuals with cognitive rehabilitation needs and are passionate about promoting independence and improving quality of life, Tripod Partners would love to hear from you.

To apply for this Rehabilitation Assistant role, apply using the form on the page.

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