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Rehabilitation worker

Rehabilitation workers usually work in the community to carry out assessments and identify the specific care or support needs of individuals. 

All roles that involve supporting or working with vulnerable individuals will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS ) check. Find out more about information about DBS checks involve here.


Role overview:

  • Carrying out individual assessments within the community to identify what care and support people need
  • Working with other professionals such as social workers and occupational therapists to make sure people get the right help
  • Providing advice about how to use specialist equipment
  • Teaching people daily life skills such as making a cup of tea, or reading braille
  • Organising activities such as sports, drama and educational activities.

You could work with lots of different people including adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities including sight or hearing loss, mental health conditions and drug or substance abuse issues.


Salary expectation:

The national average salary for a Rehabilitation Worker is £28,699 in the United Kingdom according to Glassdoor, updated Feb 2024. Salary estimates are based on salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Rehabilitation worker employees. This could vary depending on region and provider.


Skills and experience:

Your employer might ask that you have qualifications showing good English and number skills such as GCSE in English and maths. 

It might be useful to have experience working in a similar role or with vulnerable adults. You can gain this experience through a work placement, from your personal life, through volunteering or as part of a traineeship or apprenticeship. Some employers may also require that you have a valid UK drivers licence and a vehicle.


Opportunities:

While in post you could do a vocational qualification such as a Diploma in Health and Social Care or continuing professional development qualification such as an award or certificate in activity provision.

Your employer may pay for you to complete these qualifications (via the Workforce Development Fund), or you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to pay for them yourself.