Home First Therapy Assistant

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

27 days leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is launching a countywide Home First service and seeks enthusiastic Therapy Assistants to join the team. You will work alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, delivering person-centred therapy in people’s homes after hospital discharge and managing a delegated caseload.

You will assess needs, provide rehabilitation, and promote independence while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective discharge

Qualifications

• Level 3/4 qualification in Health & Social Care or related healthcare subject.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support people in their own homes following hospital discharge to maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Deliver person-centred therapy and reablement interventions within competency framework.
• Undertake holistic assessments and monitor progress to adapt interventions.
• Provide advice and education to individuals, families and carers; maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in Health & Social Care

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Care Certificate

Job description

Main area Therapy Assistant - Home First Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Working a 4 day on 4 day off shift pattern with flexible hours between 8am and 6pm) Job ref 327-26-641-A

Site Edward Jenner Court Town Gloucester Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/09/2026 23:59

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county .

We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care . We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you ’.

We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and w e are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality team s in all areas of the Trust .

Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.

It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .

Job overview

Be part of something new and make a real difference.

We are excited to launch our new countywide Home First service on 1 September 2026 and are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Therapy Assistants to join our growing team.

Working alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support people in their own homes following hospital discharge, helping them regain confidence, maximise independence and achieve their personal goals. You will manage your own delegated caseload, delivering person-centred therapy and reablement interventions, undertaking assessments within your competency framework, and supporting people to live safely and independently at home.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people, thrives in a community setting and wants to be part of an innovative service focused on improving outcomes and reducing reliance on long-term care.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a brand-new Home First service from day one.
• Help people regain independence and live well in their own homes.
• Work within a supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team.
• Develop your clinical skills across a broad range of physical, cognitive and functional interventions.
• Access ongoing development opportunities and career progression within community services.
• Roles available across teams throughout Gloucestershire

Main duties of the job

As a Therapy Assistant within the Home First service, you will support people in their own homes following hospital discharge to maximise independence, recovery and wellbeing. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other health and social care professionals, you will manage a delegated caseload and deliver person-centred therapy and reablement interventions within your competency framework.

You will undertake holistic assessments, monitor progress, and adapt interventions to support individuals to achieve their goals and maintain independence at home. The role includes supporting mobility, daily living activities, functional rehabilitation, risk assessment, and the provision of equipment and minor adaptations where appropriate.

You will provide advice and education to individuals, families and carers, maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to discharge planning, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure coordinated care.

The post holder will participate in supervision, training and continuous professional development, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and support the development of less experienced staff, students and learners where appropriate.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new countywide Home First service and make a meaningful difference to people’s recovery and independence within their own communities.

Working for our organisation

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our people’s skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3/4 qualification in Health & Social Care or a related healthcare subject.
• GCSE (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Care Certificate

Experience

• Experience working in health, social care or community services.
• Experience working within a therapy or multidisciplinary team.
• Experience promoting independence and supporting rehabilitation.
• Experience educating or supporting patients, carers or colleagues.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and manage risk appropriately.
• Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day service
• Full driving licence/access to a vehicle
• Experience managing a delegated caseload and working independently.
• Experience of working with people with long term conditions
• Experience managing a delegated caseload and working independently.

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:

• Free car parking at many of our sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
• Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
• Recognition and long service awards
• Fast Track physiotherapy
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.

If you are aged 16-30, you may be eligible for financial and pastoral support from the King’s Trust, with who we are in partnership with to support your first 6 months in role. We will pass on your details to the King’s Trust who will be in touch with you if you are eligible. If you would rather not be contacted, please let us know.

For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.

Good luck with your application.

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