Community Therapy Assistant – Home Visits & Growth

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust’s Community Physiotherapy Service based at Radcliffe is seeking a Therapy Assistant to help deliver treatment to patients in the community and in their homes, working without direct supervision under qualified staff.

You will manage an active caseload, travel across the Trust footprint, and contribute to coordinated care in a multidisciplinary environment. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this community role.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G).
• Care Certificate.
• Experience of working within a therapeutic environment.
• Experience of working within a team.
• UK driving license with access to vehicle to complete community visits.

Responsibilities

• To implement treatment programmes to patients in the community who have been assessed initially by qualified staff in the community service.
• To take responsibility for an active caseload under the direction of the qualified therapy staff. This will include the treatment of patients in their own homes, clinics, residential and nursing care settings, working as a lone worker.
• Our community services in Bury are a mix of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors, bringing together the benefits of a joined up approach to health and social care.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Care Certificate

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust’s Community Physiotherapy Service based at Radcliffe is seeking a Therapy Assistant to help deliver treatment to patients in the community and in their homes, working without direct supervision under qualified staff.

You will manage an active caseload, travel across the Trust footprint, and contribute to coordinated care in a multidisciplinary environment. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this community role.