Rehabilitation Assistant/Technical Instructor - Community Treatment Centre for Brain Injury

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The Role Are you passionate about helping people maximise their independence and improve their quality of life? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a compassionate and motivated Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Community Treatment Centre for Brain Injury. As part of a specialist interdisciplinary team, you will support individuals living with acquired brain injury to achieve meaningful goals within their homes and local communities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing your skills in a highly supportive and collaborative environment. Working within NHSGGC offers excellent opportunities for learning, professional development and the chance to contribute to one of the UK's largest and most innovative healthcare organisations. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS). Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent You will be based at The Centre for Integrative Care, Gartnavel Hospital Working Pattern: Monday • Friday between 08:30 am • 16:30pm Key Responsibilities Support clients with acquired brain injury to achieve rehabilitation goals and maximise independence Deliver delegated rehabilitation programmes in clients' homes, community settings and within the centre Assist individuals with activities such as daily living skills, community access, travel management and confidence building Observe, monitor and accurately report changes in clients' progress, wellbeing and functional abilities Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate effectively with colleagues, families and partner agencies Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation service as part of an interdisciplinary team Support wider service activities including administration, appointment management and data recording Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: Relevant experience working with individuals in healthcare, rehabilitation, social care or community settings or SVQ Level III or equivalent qualification in Health Sciences Experience supporting people to achieve goals, maximise independence and improve wellbeing Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred care Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to accurately observe and report client progress Good organisational, literacy, numeracy and IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office applications Understanding of professional conduct, risk awareness, health and safety principles and client confidentiality Commitment to ongoing learning and development with a current driving licence and willingness to work flexibly What We Offer We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses Enhanced pay for working public holidays NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact: Richard Petrie, Occupational Therapist, on 0141 201 0299 or richard.petrie@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various” , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community . We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.