Generic Therapy Support Worker - North Kerrier

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Therapy Support Worker to join the Integrated Rehabilitation Therapy Team at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital.

The role is generic, spanning Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, with Band 4 level responsibilities and a focus on developing competencies through in-service training and joint work with experienced therapists and support workers.

Qualifications

• Good general education to GCSE or equivalent.
• English Language or IELTS qualification.
• Theoretical and practical training to NVQ 3 level or relevant experience.
• Evidence of recent study (Anatomy and Physiology, Access to Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy course).

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and discharge planning of patients under your care.
• Assist interpretation of information, identify problems and set realistic goals.
• Travel to different locations to facilitate hospital discharges.
• Work within an MDT with OTs, PTs and support workers.
• Develop clinical and interpersonal skills with regular supervision.

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Generic Therapy Support Worker - North Kerrier

The closing date is 11 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Therapy Support Worker to join the Integrated Rehabilitation Therapy Team at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital. This post will be a generic post working across Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy so we are looking for a candidate who has experience at a Band 4 level in both of these areas, however this a supportive learning environment and we will help you to develop in both areas with competencies, our monthly in service training, and working jointly with our experienced therapists and support workers.

This job will involve working mainly in the inpatient team on the Community Assessment and Treatment Unit (CATU), but providing support to the Community Rehabilitation Team when required. The CATU is a unit providing a model of reducing frailty admissions to the Acute trust and facilitating early discharges by providing acute multi-disciplinary interventions. The community rehabilitation team work in the North Kerrier locality to provide rehabilitation to people in their own homes which also includes care homes. We are looking for a colleague who is reliable, flexible, and wishes to develop their assessment, care planning and rehabilitation skills whilst being part of a dynamic, progressive multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapists/Physiotherapists you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients within your care. You will need to assist in the interpretation of information relevant to the patient's condition/progress, identify problems and patient needs, setting realistic goals. You will need to have excellent organisational skills combined with experience of working in older person's services. You will need a valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel to different locations to facilitate hospital discharges. We are a supportive team, including OTs / PTs and support workers with excellent MDT working with other disciplines. We offer a friendly , supportive working environment where you can develop your clinical and interpersonal skills. CPD is actively encouraged and supported through regular supervision/appraisal and training.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Good general education to GCSE or equivalent
• Examinations taken in English Language or IELTS qualification
• Theoretical and practical training to NVQ 3 level in relevant area or relevant experience
• Evidence of recent study eg Anatomy and Physiology, Access to Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy course etc

Experience

• Previous experience of working as a Therapy Support Worker, working in health or similar post.
• Experience of working in a Therapy led approach
• Experience of managing own caseload in a variety of settings
• Experience of teaching and leading groups
• Experience of supervision of junior members of staff

Skills and Aptitude

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of the importance of empathy when helping to motivate and encourage patients with impairments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust