Therapy Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ashford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ashford is seeking a compassionate Therapy Assistant to join its team at the Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre. You'll support individuals with complex neurological conditions, helping them regain independence and improve quality of life. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a caring, proactive approach. This full-time role provides opportunities for professional development and several benefits.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Access to Active Learning Hub

Active Reward App discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension account

Medicash Health Plan access

Active Awards programme

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to upholding dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and protect residents' rights.
• Carry out assessments and deliver treatment programmes.
• Monitor and evaluate resident progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Caring and flexible approach

Ability to work within a team

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We currently have an opportunity for a compassionate, proactive, and motivated Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre. Our centre provides expert care and rehabilitation for individuals living with complex neurological conditions, including acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, and progressive neurological disorders.

As a Therapy Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping residents regain independence, improve quality of life, and achieve their personal goals. You'll work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists to support and deliver individualised treatment plans tailored to each person's unique needs.

About Active Neuro

Hothfield is part of Active Neuro, the recently launched specialist division of Active Care Group. Active Neuro is redefining specialist care for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological conditions. With significant investment across our services, we are combining clinical excellence, cutting-edge rehabilitation technology, and a 24/7 therapeutic model to create the most advanced neurorehabilitation pathway in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and professional environment, where you'll be making a real and lasting difference in the lives of those we care for.

Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

What you'll be working:

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The role:

As a Therapy Assistant, you will:

• Promote safety and protect the human rights of all residents in your care.
• Carry out therapeutic assessments and deliver treatment programmes under the guidance of qualified therapists.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team to support safe and timely discharges.
• Provide resident-focused care that is safe, efficient, and aligned with both local and national standards.
• Use your initiative while managing your caseload, keeping the supervising therapist informed as needed.
• Conduct appropriate risk assessments of residents' capabilities and environments prior to interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate resident progress, making appropriate changes to treatment plans within your scope of practice.
• Educate residents and families on the correct and safe use of equipment, with support from registered therapists when required.
• Empower residents and families to engage in self-management and make informed decisions about their care.

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting (desirable but not essential)
• A proactive, caring, and flexible approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• A commitment to upholding dignity, independence, and the highest standards of care
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group