Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting people to live well through personalised care and rehabilitation?

We are seeking a compassionate and proactiveRehabilitation Assistantto join our multidisciplinary team, supporting patients across our In-Patient Unit, Community Services, and Living Well Centre. This role is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a values-led hospice, helping people to maintain independence and quality of life at every stage of their journey.

As a key part of our team, you will:

• Deliver one-to-one and group rehabilitation support under the guidance of a qualified therapist.

• Promote independence through personalised activity and mobility programmes.

• Support patients with daily living tasks and exercise plans in a compassionate and empowering way.

• Work with families and carers to build confidence and understanding in rehabilitative approaches.

• Help patients and carers navigate equipment needs and safe usage at home.

• Contribute to holistic, multidisciplinary care planning across the hospice.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a passion for helping others, strong communication skills, and an interest in rehabilitation within palliative care.

Job Details:

• Location:St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED

• Salary:Band 3

• Working Hours:Part-time hours, 30 hours per week

• Contract Type:Permanent

• Salary:£24,071 - £25,674 per annum, FTE

• Closing date:Sunday 20th April, with interviews taking place on Thursday 24th April

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Support patients in achieving their individual rehabilitation goals.

• Assist with physiotherapy programmes and exercises, including breathlessness management, transfer practice, and walking sessions.

• Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients and carers.

• Carry out home visits and environmental risk assessments.

• Contribute to group sessions in the Living Well Centre.

• Maintain accurate patient records, outcome measures, and risk assessments.

• Work collaboratively with nurses, medical staff, supportive care, and volunteers.

• Champion patient independence and self-management strategies.

About us

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.

People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time.

Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisations talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.

Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!