Community Therapy Assitant

Your World; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Fast-track registration

Training and support

Refer-a-friend bonus

Your Loyalty rewards

Travel and accommodation support

NHS/private roles access

Job summary

Your World is actively seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to join a NHS community team in Preston on a long-term locum contract. Band 4 level options available, with an hourly pay rate of £14-£16 all-inclusive.

The role requires access to your own vehicle for community work and offers a clear path to Band 5 progression at the hiring manager’s discretion. Opportunity for continuous work with market-leading benefits: PAYE payroll, dedicated consultant, fast-tracked registration, training and

Qualifications

• Experience as Therapy Assistant in NHS preferred.
• Overseas qualified Physiotherapist considered.
• Physiotherapy degree and HCPC registration advantageous.
• Own vehicle required due to community work.
• Availability within 2 weeks and minimum 3 months commitment.

Skills

NHS experience

Locum work

Education

Physiotherapy degree (MSc/BSc)

Job description

One of our NHS clients is looking for a motivated Physiotherapy Assistant to join their growing Community Team in Preston on a long-term locum contract. They are open to candidates at band 4 level, with an hourly pay rate of £14 - £16 P/H all-inclusive.

Requirements

Essential criteria for this role:

• Prior Therapy Assistant experience in the NHS is preferred; candidates with overseas experience as a qualified Physiotherapist will also be considered
• Holding a Physiotherapy degree (MSc or BSc) and HCPC registration is advantageous, with potential for Band 5 progression at the hiring manager's discretion
• Access to your own vehicle is essential, due to the nature of community work, pool cars are not available to locums
• Availability to start within 2 weeks of confirmation and commitment to a minimum of 3 months

Our market-leading benefits package includes:

• Daily PAYE payroll
• A dedicated recruitment consultant who knows your specialism
• Fast-track registration and compliance to get you working sooner
• Training and support
• An excellent refer-a-friend bonus
• Access to Your Loyalty, our exclusive rewards scheme
• Help with travel and accommodation
• Access to roles across every NHS staffing framework in the UK
• Access to a growing range of private-sector roles alongside our NHS work

About Your World

With over 20 years of healthcare recruitment behind us, Your World is proud to be the UK's leading supplier of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). Our team of specialist Physiotherapy Consultants have a reputation for placing high-quality Physios into the right locum roles, and it shows: we’re rated 4.8 out of 5 and ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, from more than 340 reviews by the healthcare professionals we look after.

Note: Trustpilot rating verified at 4.8/5 ‘Excellent’ from 345 reviews (July 2026).

Win prizes in the Your Loyalty monthly reward draw!

How does it work? It couldn’t be simpler. Every time you work 40 hours within any calendar month through Your World,you’ll earn one entry into our monthly reward draw! You’ll also receive an additional entry for every 8 hours you work in excess of the initial 40!

Other benefits of working with Your World

Competitive pay

We aim to get you the best rates based on your skills and experience.

Quick registration

Our world class compliance team will help you get out to work in no time.

24/7 support

Our dedicated recruitment experts and round-the-clock out of hours team are always here for you.