Therapy Assistant

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sussex is seeking a dedicated individual to plan and implement therapeutic activities for people with learning disabilities. This role involves collaboration with qualified therapists and requires relevant qualifications such as NVQ level 3 in health care. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of service users while working in a supportive team environment. Candidates will need significant experience in health or social care settings and a commitment to ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills acquired through experience.
• Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning.
• Significant work experience in health/social care/teaching setting.
• Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities/mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement activities for service users.
• Undertake assessments when directed by qualified therapists.
• Report on individual progress to multi-disciplinary teams.
• Maintain client records and collect data.
• Assist in the induction and training of staff and students.

Skills

Health care or relevant NVQ level 3

Commitment to lifelong learning

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Social care experience

Job description

The purpose of this post is to plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activities to people with learning disabilities referred to the team/service, within the framework laid down by an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Speech & Language Therapist. The post holder will have specific responsibility for the implementation and evaluation of a range of therapeutic interventions on an individual and group basis.

Main duties of the job

?To be able to plan, develop and implement individual and group activities to meet service user's needs under the minimal direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist or Physiotherapist.

To undertake a specific assessment when directed by an OT, SaLT or PT.

Contribute to generic team tasks when directed to do so by senior member of the team

To report back to OT, SaLT, PT and multi-disciplinary team on individuals progress /response to treatment via documentation and liaise with them, as appropriate

To maintain client records and to collect activity data in accordance with Trust policies

To co-ordinate stock control and ordering of materials used by OT, SaLT and PT

To be responsible for maintaining and updating induction and community resource files

To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in the setting

To participate in essential training and any training as directed by OT, SaLT and PT to update knowledge on areas pertinent to supporting adults with learning disabilities

To assist senior staff in development of the Service including partaking in audit.

To liaise with external/internal contacts as appropriate to enhance quality of services

About us

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.

Working in Sussex:- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed.- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London.- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK, there is plenty of opportunity for adventure.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer operation a no smoking policy.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive understanding and full details of the responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description document. It contains all the necessary information and should provide you with a clear overview of what is expected.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills acquired through experience
• Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning

Knowledge/Experience

• Significant work experience in health/social care/teaching setting
• Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities/mental health difficulties

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.