Advanced Therapy Support Worker

Dchs; North East Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking for staff

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) seeks two Advanced Therapy Support Workers to join our community teams in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. The posts are 1.0 WTE (37.5 hours) in Chesterfield and 0.8 WTE (30 hours) in North East Derbyshire, with a weekend roster for Rapid Therapy visits.

You will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Nursing staff to deliver rehabilitation at patients’ homes and care homes, developing patient-led care

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake further recognised training applicable to the role.
• Good standard of education including English Language and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 4 in health or social care or equivalent experience.
• Assistant Practitioner Qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment and reviews of patients and create patient led care plans.
• Meet therapy goals in line with competencies and liaise with specialist services.
• Communicate information to patients and carers about health needs and treatment plans.
• Report changes in patient condition and update care team records.
• Maintain health records using System One/TPP; support service development.

Skills

Rehab support

Time management

Teamwork

IT skills

Caseload management

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 4 in health or social care

Assistant Practitioner Qualification

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

SystmOne/TPP

Job description

Main area Advanced Therapy Support Worker Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent: Service operating hours - 8:30 - 4:30 Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (to include weekends and bank holidays) Job ref 842-CCS-7897-26

Site Various Town Chesterfield and North east Derbyshire Salary £28,392 - £31,157 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!

Job overview

We have two vacancies for Advanced Therapy Support Workers to come and work in our community teams in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire.

The posts are 1.0WTE (37.5hrs) based in Chesterfield and 0.8WTE (30hrs) based in North East Derbyshire.

We are responsive, dynamic, community therapy teams working with patients within their own homes and care homes. Our service aims to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate discharges, provide rehabilitation for patients, and support to maintain independent living.

Our integrated team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Advanced Therapy Support Workers and Therapy Support Workers; as well as working closely with our Nursing teams and Social Services to provide an excellent service to our patients. You will be part of a weekend roster to be available to respond to Rapid Therapy visits.

Experience in rehabilitation, physiotherapy or occupational therapy support work desirable.

Access to and ability to use transport as travel between and across the locality will be required.

The community therapy service is provided 08:00-18.30 7 days a week, core hours typically 8:30 - 4:30 with flexible working considered.

Main duties of the job

This will include initial assessment and reviews of patients, creating specific patient led care plans and meet therapy goals in line with competencies and liaison with other specialist services within the Trust.

You will be able to work independently and adhere to Trust Lone Working policies.

To communicate information to patients and carers regarding their health needs and associated treatment plans.

To report and take appropriate action regarding any change in patient condition or circumstance and to communicate verbal and written information to all relevant integrated care team members.

To support senior therapy staff in the on-going development of services.

To maintain and record accurate health records using system one/TPP in line with DCHS policies.

To observe personal duty of care when using or supplying equipment, to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and to monitor and report to appropriate registered clinician on the effectiveness of equipment and aids to patients’ homes to maximise use of resources.

You will organise and prioritise your own day- to-day work tasks and activities, be able to work independently and adhere to Trust Lone Working policies, as well as delegate tasks to colleagues and support administrative tasks for the day-to-day running of the services.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Qualification & Training

• Willingness to undertake further recognised training programmes applicable to the role.
• Good standard of general education, including English Language and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 4 in health or social care, or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge/skills gained through experience and training/development.
• Assistant Practitioner Qualification or equivalent.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to effectively manage own time and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work as both individual and member of wider team.
• Ability to implement and evaluate rehabilitation programme.
• IT Skills -including Systmone /TPP.
• Ability to manage own caseload
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement and evaluate rehabilitation programme

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

• Flexible and able to use own initiative.
• Able to motivate others.
• Access to and ability to use transport and frequently travel across care settings
• Experience of working with AHP and Nursing Students.

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Working in health and or social care environment in a rehabilitation type role.
• Ability to instigate and assess treatment plans.
• Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for Risk Management and Safeguarding.
• MDT or integrated team working.
• Community and bedded care experience, e.g. working with people who have had strokes or falls, providing palliative care.
• Working knowledge of clinical audit and service improvement.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

Our vision is to see the health of local communities improve through partnership working, putting people at the centre and looking to the future.

• 1) To get the basics right - For each other, local people and communities
• 2) To act with compassion and respect - For each other, local people and communities
• 3) To make a positive difference - For each other, local people and communities
• 4) To value and develop teamwork - With our partners and within DCHS
• 5) To value diversity and inclusivity - Of each other, local people and communities.

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.