Therapy Assistant

NHS; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider is seeking a Therapy Assistant for the Brentwood Community Hospital's stroke inpatient unit. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to provide quality care to patients. Applicants should have relevant health or social care experience and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, fixed-term position with a salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, alongside additional benefits.

Benefits

Fringe benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in health/social care setting.
• High standard written and verbal English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of care as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work with SLT, PT, OT, and nurses.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Teamwork skills

Experience in health/social care setting

Education

GSCE level education or equivalent

Tools

Systm One

Microsoft Outlook packages

Job description

Job Summary

We believe Provide is a great place to work, with a vision of providing a range of outstanding services to transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Main duties

Therapy Assistant post for Bayman Ward, stroke inpatient unit in Brentwood Community Hospital. Working as part of an MDT with SLT, PT, OT and nurses.

About the Company

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise) delivering a broad range of health and social care services in the community. We are owned by employees and reinvest any profits into local services. We operate across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England in community hospitals, clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings.

Values and Mission

Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee‑owned social enterprise that transforms lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Equal Opportunity

Provide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups.

Job Details

Pay Band: 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, plus fringe benefits
Contract Type: Fixed term, 11 months
Working Pattern: Full‑time
Location: Brentwood Community Hospital, Brentwood, CM15 8DR

Responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full duties. For questions or informal chats, contact Divisional Lead Alison Cook.

Person Specification

• Essential Qualifications: GSCE level education or equivalent
• Essential Experience: Relevant experience in health/social care setting
• Essential Communication: High standard written and verbal English
• Essential Team Work: Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Desirable: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Desirable IT: Experience using Systm One; Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook packages

Disclosures & Checks

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A criminal record certificate is required for every country resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months in the past 10 years.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship

Applications from skilled worker visa holders are welcomed and will be considered together with other applicants.