Location
Jane Atkinson Centre, Waltham Forest, London

Hours
Service operates 7 days a week between 07:00 and 21:00, including unsociable hours and weekends as part of a duty rota

Salary
£25,760 per annum

About the Role
The Bridging Care Assistant will support the delivery of short-term, responsive, home-based care and rehabilitation to service users. The role aims to facilitate timely and safe discharge from acute hospital care, prevent unnecessary admissions to care homes and hospitals, and promote reablement and rehabilitation to help service users regain confidence and independence in living skills. Working under the supervision of the Integrated Discharge Hub Lead, the post holder will collaborate with NELFT community services, Waltham Forest Social Care, and other agencies to ensure care is delivered in line with agreed care plans. Responsibilities include operational management of the Bridging Care and Rehabilitation Service, staff management, and rota coordination to maintain safe service delivery. The role requires providing holistic care in service users' homes, assisting with medication administration following training, maintaining accurate records, and supporting service users, relatives, and carers with knowledge to promote positive health and safe equipment use. The post holder will work independently in the community with access to support and supervision, contribute to team meetings, and ensure compliance with Trust protocols, safeguarding, and health and safety standards. Continuous professional development and adherence to mandatory training are essential components of the role.

Experience
Extensive experience in NHS and Social Care delivery is essential. Experience in operational management, staff coordination, and delivering home-based care and rehabilitation is highly desirable.

About you
You will be compassionate, patient, and skilled in communication, able to establish and maintain good relationships with service users, carers, and multidisciplinary teams. You must be able to work independently in the community while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to Trust policies. A commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life for service users is vital. You should be proactive in personal development, reflective practice, and supporting a culture of lifelong learning.

Qualifications
The post holder must have successfully completed an NVQ in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification. Suitable training will be provided for medication administration and other delegated clinical tasks. Mandatory training and continuing education in line with a Personal Development Plan (PDP) are required.