Geriatric Therapy Assistant – Home Visits & Rehab

NHS Jobs; Harlow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Generic Therapy Assistant for the Care of the Elderly to support Therapists with interventions, carry out standardised assessments, assist in home visits, and help deliver treatment and rehabilitation.

The role involves equipment preparation, safety checks, stock management, and helping maintain clean, safe therapy spaces; you will work under supervision and escalate concerns as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement appropriate therapy interventions under supervision from Therapists.
• Assist in standardised assessments (washing/dressing, kitchen assessments) and equipment demonstrations.
• Support therapists on home visits and attend visits independently as appropriate.
• Assist in delivering treatment and rehabilitation through exercises, transfers and mobility.
• Carry out learnt, skills-based therapy techniques.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to therapists with suggestions for further treatment.
• Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate to senior staff as needed.
• Maintain health and safety, report incidents and safeguarding issues.
• Prepare equipment, check safety, and highlight concerns.
• Keep treatment areas clean, tidy, and store equipment safely.
• Attend MDT meetings when requested to share information and feedback.
• Assist with stock checks, ordering, and paperwork; keep storerooms tidy.
• Assist with cleaning and sterilising equipment and disposing of waste.

Job description

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Generic Therapy Assistant for the Care of the Elderly to support Therapists with interventions, carry out standardised assessments, assist in home visits, and help deliver treatment and rehabilitation.

The role involves equipment preparation, safety checks, stock management, and helping maintain clean, safe therapy spaces; you will work under supervision and escalate concerns as needed.