Therapy Assistant

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Fareham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fareham is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join their multi-disciplinary team. The role involves supporting Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering care to young people with Learning Disabilities. Candidates must possess relevant education and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Opportunities for training and flexible working are available.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Education to a sufficient level to absorb and interpret complex information.
• Willingness to attend further training and education.
• Proficient in supporting registered professionals with care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist.
• Undertake assessment and evaluate individual care plans.
• Create accessible resources and maintain therapeutic relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Learning Disabilities

Teamwork

Education

GCSE / A levels or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject

Job description

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Are you a motivated team player who is passionate about working with young people with a Learning Disability? Are you innovative, creative and committed to improving services? Do you want a job that will make a difference? If this sounds like you, Hampshire CAMHS Learning Disability/Autism Team are seeking a Therapy Assistant to join our Multi-Disciplinary Team.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive, and creative multi-disciplinary team which currently includes Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist and admin. The team provides assessment and intervention for young people who have a moderate to severe learning disability, who also experience mental health difficulties, emotional distress / dysregulation, and/or people who present with behaviours that challenge. The LD/A team uses the model of Positive Behaviour Support.

This post will work across Hampshire under our experienced therapist.

Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire IOW Healthcare NHS Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Therapy Assistant to support the Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) and Occupational Therapist (OT). The successful candidate will be proficient and knowledgeable in carrying out duties delegated to them by the registered professionals to include undertaking assessment, implementing, and evaluating individual care plans, and creating accessible resources. The Therapy Assistant will be expected to utilise practical and theoretical knowledge, maintain excellent therapeutic/professional relationships regarding all aspects of care, demonstrate a variety of communication skills in accordance with service user needs.

The successful candidate will also support some of our lead practitioner with bespoke pieces of work that will benefit young people and their families. This could include role modelling intervention, supporting with the development of coping plans or helping the implementation of agreed care plans such as exposure work.

The post holder will receive both clinical and managerial supervision, and training as required to meet the needs of the role.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Education to a sufficient level to give evidence of ability to absorb and interpret complex information e.g. GCSE / A levels, NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent.
• Able to attend further training and education in line with Trust Policy and Staff Competency Framework.

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.

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust