Christal Rushton

Highly skilled and proactive health and social care professional with over 9 years' experience across rehabilitation, discharge services, mental health, and residential care. Currently working within Bristol City Council rehabilitation service, supporting safe discharge and independence. Strong experience in Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways, MDT working, safeguarding, and complex case coordination. Aspiring to progress into Occupational Therapy, rehabilitation or forensic services.

Rehabilitation Support Worker - Bristol City Council - Bristol

• Deliver structured community rehabilitation interventions following hospital discharge
• Work alongside Occupational Therapists to support functional recovery and independence
• Promote independence through reablement-focused approaches and monitor progress

Discharge to Access Coordinator - Bluebird Care

• Coordinated end-to-end discharge pathways ensuring timely hospital discharges
• Managed staffing, rostering and workforce capacity
• Attended MDT meetings and used RIO system
• Acted as key contact for families and professionals
• Consistently worked towards achieving approximately 30 discharge assessments per week across the service caseload

Team Lead - Bluebird Care

• Provided operational leadership within community care services
• Managed safeguarding concerns and supported staff decision-making

Discharge to Access Enabler (Community) - Bluebird Care

• Completed joint assessments with Occupational Therapists
• Supported safe discharge through equipment and home setup

Mental Health Support Worker - Arch Care - North Somerset

• Supported individuals with mental health needs in the community