Rehab Assistant at Threshold

Position	Rehab Assistant
Posted	17 Jul 2026
Expired	16 Aug 2026
Company	Threshold
Location	Belfast \| GB
Job Type	Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Threshold for the position of Rehab Assistant. If the Rehab Assistant vacancy in Belfast matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Job Description

Main Responsibilities of Rehabilitation Assistant:

To assist the people we work with to become more independent with their physical care, personal hygiene, daily life tasks and skills with a person centred approach.
To participate in the creation of a clinical led rehabilitation plan and its implementation, ensuring that their independence is preserved and developed as far as possible and affording appropriate levels of privacy and dignity.
To maximise the use of the environment and tools within the service to promote independence.
To participate in a multi disciplinary approach by offering rehabilitation focused feedback to aid clinical planning and reviews.
To be active participants in rehabilitation goal setting.
To be confident and competent in explaining their rehabilitation role to the people we work with, family and other professionals.
To promote effective customer communication with their relatives, friends, professionals and other members of staff, in order to ensure the continuity of quality and safety in the provision of support.
To work within a person-centred approach to encourage the people we work with to maintain maximum independence, considering their physical, sensory, cognitive and emotional condition, as well as their current skills, personal choices and aspirations.
To encourage the people we work with to participate in the running of the service provision.
To be open to peoples preferences as to how tasks are carried out.
To report and record any incidents or events that may have an impact on the persons PCP (Person Centred Plan), liaising with the immediate supervisor (and/or any other relevant staff) as appropriate.
To ensure that record-keeping is maintained and updated in an accurate, timely and confidential manner.
To become familiar with any changes in the peoples condition or situation at the beginning of each shift, as well as any associated changes in the working environment or premises.
Where required, to escort and assist people with a disability both in and around the service setting and accompany them to other external events and appointments in the wider community.
To support with daily life skills such as shopping, food preparation and general housekeeping in accordance with the requirements of the service.
To actively encourage and participate in any programmes (e.g. exercise) identified in a customers PCP by the relevant therapist.
To help customers with mobility and other physical or sensory disabilities and assist in the use of support aids and personal equipment.
Where required, administer medication and/or delegated nursing care as directed by nurses, medical advisors and supervisors or line-manager.
To comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.
To comply with Threshold and any local safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) policies and procedures.
To work within the regulatory compliance requirements applicable at the respective service.
To maintain an awareness of individual customer risk assessments relating to specific support needs, for example, dysphagia, mobility and safety.
To participate in supervision, staff meetings and training activities (including updates) as required, sometimes off-site and outside of normal hours.
To be responsible for maintaining and improving own knowledge and skills through experience and training.
To undertake any other additional responsibilities as requested by the Service Manager following the successful completion of any specific training and personal skills development.
To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.
To work all times in accordance with the values, policies and procedures of Threshold Services NI.
This job description is intended to give you an indication of the main duties involved in the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and duties will ultimately be determined by the specific requirements of the respective service

General

Actively promote the organisational mission, values, aims and objectives, ensuring all Policies and Procedures, to include the Code of Conduct and Practice are adhered to at all times.
Be a cultural carrier for Threshold
Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including NISCC registration and Access NI check requirements.
Adhere and comply with all Thresholds Health and Safety Policies and Procedures including reporting and recording of all relevant incident, contributing to the overall physical cleanliness and general condition of the facilities of the service.
Act as a Deputy Fire Warden and / or First Aid Person if designated.
Actively promote a working environment where equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory practice, individual rights and choice are promoted in accordance with Thresholds established Principles, Policies and Procedures.
The above summary of the main roles and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. This role may develop in accordance with the Thresholds Strategic Corporate Plan. However, you will from time to time be required to undertake other duties that are appropriate to your role and nature of your post.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Threshold is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any of the protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in creating a welcoming environment for everyone.

Person Specification

Applicants must provide evidence by the specified closing date for application submission as how they meet the following essential and desirable criteria:

Selection Criteria

Education/ Professional Qualifications/ Experience and Knowledge

Essential

GCSE English and Mathematics Grades A C or demonstrable equivalent

Lvl 3 RQF Qualification or equivalent

Minimum 1 year experience working in following:

-Working in complex needs setting

-Be familiar with the needs assessment and rehabilitation planning process

To hold a level 2 in food hygiene or be willing to attain it once in post.

a psychology degree (lv 6) or other relevant discipline or equivalent

To hold a level 2 in food hygiene or be willing to attain it once in post

Lvl 3 RQF Qualification or willing to attain in post through organisation

Competencies

Essential

Ability to demonstrate alignment with Thresholds core values:

-Communication and interpersonal skills

-Motivation and drive for excellence

-Innovation and Creativity

-Integrity and Honesty

-Collaboration and Team work.

Additional Requirements

Desirable

Have access to a form of transport that will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Guidance

Threshold will undertake a shortlisting exercise based solely upon the written information contained within your application form, to satisfactorily demonstrate how and to what extent you meet the above specified criteria. The shortlisting exercise will be based upon the identified criteria from the personnel specification.

The shortlisting panel will not make assumptions as to your circumstances, qualifications, and experience.

Threshold reserves the right to supplement these shortlisting criteria using additional essential and or desirable criteria from the personnel specification at subsequent stages of the shortlisting process.

Canvassing

Please note that any form of canvassing, either oral or written, directly or indirectly, in connection with this appointment shall disqualify a candidate from the recruitment and selection process.

Supplementary Information

Please note that this is a regulated post and will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI Check. For more information on the background check process, please refer to our policy titled Inclusive Hiring and Rehabilitation. This will be dealt with in line with our Privacy Policy.

The post holder must either be registered or apply for registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, (NISCC), upon appointment.

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Job Info:

Company: Threshold
Position: Rehab Assistant
Work Location: Belfast
Country: GB

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