Healthcare firm creates 100 jobs with launch of neurological and trauma rehabilitation centre in Sheffield

100 new jobs will be created once a healthcare company opens a new neurological and complex trauma rehabilitation centre in Sheffield next month.

STEPS Rehabilitation Limited has built a state-of-the art facility which includes 23 ensuite bedrooms, a rehabilitation gym, a stainless-steel hydrotherapy pool and a café.

The purpose-built development is designed to deliver intensive therapy to people who have survived a stroke, spinal, brain, orthopaedic or other complex trauma.

The centre, which has been under construction for the last year, will create approximately 100 new full and part time jobs including nurses, therapists and catering staff.

STEPS has received business support and advice from the Sheffield City Region Growth Hub, and has been supported by a £490k grant from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF), administered by the Sheffield City Council.

Ray Boulger, chairman of STEPS, said: “Not only will we create 100 jobs this year, but we’ve also built a centre that will be comfortable and homely and provide patients with a relaxed and enjoyable experience throughout their rehabilitation.

“The original concept of the centre was the idea of my two daughters, and being able to be involved with them in the design process, procuring the funding and in the development of the centre has been a hugely rewarding experience.

“The RGF grant and business support received from the Growth Hub allowed us to push forward with our plans, and I now feel extremely proud to stand in front of such a modern and needed facility.”

The company, which will specialise in neurological and multiple trauma rehabilitation, was set up in March 2015, after the directors realised there was nowhere in Sheffield to send patients for this type of intensive neurological rehabilitation.

The new 26,000 sq ft centre is based on part of the site of the former Jacobs Manufacturing Company premises on Troutbeck Road, off Abbeydale Road South, and will officially open to patients in March.

Ray added: “Our research showed a strong need for a dedicated rehabilitation centre for working age adults who have suffered orthopaedic and neurological trauma.

“The creation of the new centre will be a major boost to patients, who will no longer have to deal with the stresses and strains of travelling many miles from their family and support network to receive the care and rehabilitation they need with all the therapies they require under one roof.”

STEPS is teaming up with both Sheffield Hallam University and University of Sheffield on research and development. The company is also working with the Stroke Association, Headway, and other key charities.

Andy Sorsby, business growth specialist for the Sheffield City Region Growth Hub, said: “We’re delighted to have supported STEPS, who are continuously looking for new ways to develop and provide the best service for its patients.

“They’re clearly a forward-thinking company whose new rehab centre will be welcomed by patients from across the city and beyond.”