Therapy Assistant

Ellenor; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospice charity in Gravesend is seeking a compassionate individual to join their Wellbeing department. You will conduct therapeutic interventions and support patients with progressive life-limiting conditions. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in healthcare and experience in community healthcare. Benefits include professional development and a comprehensive package including a pension scheme.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Understanding of the impact of illness and disability on an individual.
• Experience in caring for patients in a community, inpatient setting or care home.
• Experience in caring for dying patients and nursing patients with a life limiting illness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out therapeutic interventions as instructed by therapists.
• Conduct small group activities as directed.
• Perform clerical and housekeeping tasks for therapy groups.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Empathy and understanding

Ability to work without direct supervision

Non-judgmental approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare

Job description

Our Wellbeing department enables people with progressive life-limiting conditions to live as independently as possible. Working alongside therapists and nurses, you will carry out intervention plans with patients and carers in order to maximise function, wellbeing and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• To carry out therapeutic interventions as instructed by a qualified therapist, ensuring all sessions are recorded.
• To conduct small group activities, as directed by the Therapists.
• To perform clerical and housekeeping tasks that support the efficient running of the Therapeutic Activity Groups.
• To work under the supervision of qualified therapy staff to undertake a variety of clinical and non-clinical tasks within the inpatient ward, outpatient setting and community.
• To recognise role limitations and refer on to other professionals as appropriate.

About us

ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

Essential requirements of the role include:

• Understanding of the impact of illness and disability on an individual
• Ability to work without direct supervision and use own initiative
• Good verbal and written communication
• Non-judgmental approach to be able to work with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Have empathy and understanding of issues encountered by people with palliative care needs

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare.
• Experience working in healthcare in the community.
• Experience caring for patients in a community, inpatient setting or care home.
• Experience in caring for dying patients and nursing patients with a life limiting illness and in end of life care.

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.