Community Therapy Support Worker: Rehab & Independence

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Measham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate Therapy Support Worker to join our Community Therapy Team in Swadlincote. You will support rehabilitation, assist with exercises and mobility, and help patients regain independence in their own homes as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves delivering high-quality patient care across community settings and includes opportunities to apply for the Advanced Therapy Support Worker Apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Has experience of working with patients or service users in a health, social care or community setting.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is compassionate, caring and committed to delivering excellent patient-centred care.
• Can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has good organisational and time management skills.
• Is willing to undertake training and develop competencies relevant to the role.
• Has access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of rehabilitation programmes prescribed by registered therapists.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, mobility practice and activities of daily living.
• Provide, fit and monitor therapeutic equipment and aids.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions to the relevant healthcare professional.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to patient reviews.
• Promote patient independence, wellbeing and recovery.

Job description

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate Therapy Support Worker to join our Community Therapy Team in Swadlincote. You will support rehabilitation, assist with exercises and mobility, and help patients regain independence in their own homes as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves delivering high-quality patient care across community settings and includes opportunities to apply for the Advanced Therapy Support Worker Apprenticeship.