Senior Rehabilitation Support Worker

Please note:We have Band 2, and Band 3 positions available. Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions / Person Specifications, for full details of the roles and their respective responsibilities.

An exciting

opportunity has arisen within The Community Rehabilitation Service.

This role is

focussed on spending time with individuals and as such it is a privileged role

that gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives.

Are you

passionate about helping others regain their independence? We are seeking an

empathetic and motivated Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our expanding

multidisciplinary team. Working across community and inpatient settings, you

will collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants,

Psychologists, Nurses, Social Workers, Support Workers, and Psychiatrists to

provide short and long term reablement and rehabilitation programs

Main duties of the job

The

role will support the multi-disciplinary team to delivery individualised care

packages to a small group of service users with both mental health needs and/or

a learning difficulties, who are either stepping down from low secure and

locked rehabilitation placements or who are local service users requiring

assessment and treatment for their enduring mental ill health. The aim of the post is to support recovery,

independence, quality of life and well-being, through instilling hope and

optimism in every service user so that they can reach their full potential.

About us

Hello!

We

are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and

well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health

services to the NHS and beyond.

The

whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our

own family to use.

We

offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community

facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults

inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an

outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.

Ranked

as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies

top 100 large company list.

As

a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also

developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide

training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden

Centre.

Working

at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we

really mean it.

We

like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.

Come

and Join us !

Please

note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI

generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has

been automatically generated.

Should

you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability

or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9816-678

Job locations

Springboard at Tees House (& other Rehab Sites)

Second Avenue

Grimsby

DN33 1NU

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To develop knowledge and

understanding of the lived experience of people in your care so that you can

provide the right support that will meet their own identified needs for

recovery.

To advocate for your service

users so that they are at the forefront of designing their own mental health

care and support and so that their voice is heard at all levels.

To develop supportive and

caring relationships with individual service users and to provide daily support

through encouragement, understanding and motivation.

To deliver prescribed 1:1

and group interventions within the scope of the support plan, with care and

compassion, this may include but this list is not exhaustive:

I. Budgeting, benefits

and welfare rights

II. Diet, exercise and

well-being

III. Planning, shopping and

cooking of meals

IV. Education, occupation,

training and development

V. Healthy lifestyle,

healthy choices

VI. Activities of daily

living

VII. Administering of oral

medication

VIII. Rest, relaxation and

vocation

You will be expected to

increase your knowledge in one of the elements of recovery above to support

senior staff to deliver specific interventions.

To provide daily updates to

senior staff of individuals mood, behaviour, interaction, motivation and mental

health so that plans of care can be reviewed accordingly.

Sensitively support

individuals with activities of daily living with the goal to enhance these

essential living skills.

To work without direct

supervision, but with someone available to refer to, as and when required,

either on or off site on a regular basis.

Help identify early signs of

relapse by monitoring the services user progress, level of functioning and

mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in the persons care.

To support the service user

to integrate into the local community to enable them to feel a sense of purpose

and community.

To maintain informative

electronic records as required.

To undertake such other

duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the

post.

Be able to work

flexibly within the different elements of the rehabilitation pathway when

required.

Job responsibilities

To develop knowledge and

understanding of the lived experience of people in your care so that you can

provide the right support that will meet their own identified needs for

recovery.

To advocate for your service

users so that they are at the forefront of designing their own mental health

care and support and so that their voice is heard at all levels.

To develop supportive and

caring relationships with individual service users and to provide daily support

through encouragement, understanding and motivation.

To deliver prescribed 1:1

and group interventions within the scope of the support plan, with care and

compassion, this may include but this list is not exhaustive:

I. Budgeting, benefits

and welfare rights

II. Diet, exercise and

well-being

III. Planning, shopping and

cooking of meals

IV. Education, occupation,

training and development

V. Healthy lifestyle,

healthy choices

VI. Activities of daily

living

VII. Administering of oral

medication

VIII. Rest, relaxation and

vocation

You will be expected to

increase your knowledge in one of the elements of recovery above to support

senior staff to deliver specific interventions.

To provide daily updates to

senior staff of individuals mood, behaviour, interaction, motivation and mental

health so that plans of care can be reviewed accordingly.

Sensitively support

individuals with activities of daily living with the goal to enhance these

essential living skills.

To work without direct

supervision, but with someone available to refer to, as and when required,

either on or off site on a regular basis.

Help identify early signs of

relapse by monitoring the services user progress, level of functioning and

mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in the persons care.

To support the service user

to integrate into the local community to enable them to feel a sense of purpose

and community.

To maintain informative

electronic records as required.

To undertake such other

duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the

post.

Be able to work

flexibly within the different elements of the rehabilitation pathway when

required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 3 years experience of working with people with mental illness.
• A good practical understanding of the MHA and MCA and the role of a nursing assistant within this.

Desirable

• A keen interest in mental health.
• Lived Experience.
• Mental health First Aid training.
• An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Recent and / or current work experience within a Mental Health or Social Care environment.

Knowledge

Desirable

• Awareness of Coaching techniques.
• An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Working knowledge of the benefits and housing systems.
• Supervision of junior staff.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment for service users/ carers/staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Standard keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Can evidence supporting others so that they can reach their full potential (staff and service users).
• Can evidence making a positive difference to peoples lives.
• Can evidence understanding of mental health and recovery.
• Can evidence advocating for the service user.
• Can evidence applied knowledge of the MHA and MCA.
• Group Work.
• Substance use knowledge.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in care or Care certificate or equivalent
• Medication administration qualification

Desirable

• A basic knowledge/understanding of and passion for supporting those with Mental Health needs.
• Some understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 3 years experience of working with people with mental illness.
• A good practical understanding of the MHA and MCA and the role of a nursing assistant within this.

Desirable

• A keen interest in mental health.
• Lived Experience.
• Mental health First Aid training.
• An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Recent and / or current work experience within a Mental Health or Social Care environment.

Knowledge

Desirable

• Awareness of Coaching techniques.
• An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Working knowledge of the benefits and housing systems.
• Supervision of junior staff.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment for service users/ carers/staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Standard keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Can evidence supporting others so that they can reach their full potential (staff and service users).
• Can evidence making a positive difference to peoples lives.
• Can evidence understanding of mental health and recovery.
• Can evidence advocating for the service user.
• Can evidence applied knowledge of the MHA and MCA.
• Group Work.
• Substance use knowledge.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in care or Care certificate or equivalent
• Medication administration qualification

Desirable

• A basic knowledge/understanding of and passion for supporting those with Mental Health needs.
• Some understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity 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

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Springboard at Tees House (& other Rehab Sites)

Second Avenue

Grimsby

DN33 1NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Springboard at Tees House (& other Rehab Sites)

Second Avenue

Grimsby

DN33 1NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To develop knowledge and

understanding of the lived experience of people in your care so that you can

provide the right support that will meet their own identified needs for

recovery.

To advocate for your service

users so that they are at the forefront of designing their own mental health

care and support and so that their voice is heard at all levels.

To develop supportive and

caring relationships with individual service users and to provide daily support

through encouragement, understanding and motivation.

To deliver prescribed 1:1

and group interventions within the scope of the support plan, with care and

compassion, this may include but this list is not exhaustive:

I. Budgeting, benefits

and welfare rights

II. Diet, exercise and

well-being

III. Planning, shopping and

cooking of meals

IV. Education, occupation,

training and development

V. Healthy lifestyle,

healthy choices

VI. Activities of daily

living

VII. Administering of oral

medication

VIII. Rest, relaxation and

vocation

You will be expected to

increase your knowledge in one of the elements of recovery above to support

senior staff to deliver specific interventions.

To provide daily updates to

senior staff of individuals mood, behaviour, interaction, motivation and mental

health so that plans of care can be reviewed accordingly.

Sensitively support

individuals with activities of daily living with the goal to enhance these

essential living skills.

To work without direct

supervision, but with someone available to refer to, as and when required,

either on or off site on a regular basis.

Help identify early signs of

relapse by monitoring the services user progress, level of functioning and

mental state and alert the appropriate staff involved in the persons care.

To support the service user

to integrate into the local community to enable them to feel a sense of purpose

and community.

To maintain informative

electronic records as required.

To undertake such other

duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the

post.

Be able to work

flexibly within the different elements of the rehabilitation pathway when

required.

Experience

Essential

• 3 years experience of working with people with mental illness.
• A good practical understanding of the MHA and MCA and the role of a nursing assistant within this.

Desirable

• A keen interest in mental health.
• Lived Experience.
• Mental health First Aid training.
• An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Recent and / or current work experience within a Mental Health or Social Care environment.

Knowledge

Desirable

• Awareness of Coaching techniques.
• An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Working knowledge of the benefits and housing systems.
• Supervision of junior staff.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment for service users/ carers/staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Standard keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Can evidence supporting others so that they can reach their full potential (staff and service users).
• Can evidence making a positive difference to peoples lives.
• Can evidence understanding of mental health and recovery.
• Can evidence advocating for the service user.
• Can evidence applied knowledge of the MHA and MCA.
• Group Work.
• Substance use knowledge.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in care or Care certificate or equivalent
• Medication administration qualification

Desirable

• A basic knowledge/understanding of and passion for supporting those with Mental Health needs.
• Some understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.