Therapy Assistant

Priory Group; Grafton Underwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including reduced-rs

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of IPD qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group is opening Tudor House in Northamptonshire and is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the Allied Health Professionals and Psychology department. The role is permanent and full-time, based at Tudor House with a salary of £26,300 per year.

The post involves guiding clients through daily sessions, supporting therapy planning, and assisting with group and individual activities in a calm, supportive residential setting as part of our addiction treatment network.

Qualifications

• Essential for the role Previous experience working within a relevant healthcare environment, ideally within an addictions service.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff with care and therapy planning, including assisting with tests, exercises, examinations and therapeutic activities under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of group and one-to-one occupational, therapeutic and recreational activities, observing and reporting client responses to the relevant clinician.
• Support the reception, orientation and induction of new clients, ensuring they feel comfortable, understand the environment and are aware of emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and information systems, contribute to audits and research, and support regional management and the Therapy Lead in developing services, improving quality and meeting service objectives.

Job description

Therapy Assistant

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Tudor House

Compensation: £26,300 / year

Description

Tudor House
Salary - £26,300 per annum
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

This is a new location opening in Northamptonshire – offering bespoke treatment for a wide range of addictions in a calm, homely environment. Set within a supportive community, Tudor House will provide a safe haven away from the stresses of daily life, forming part of our wider network of residential addiction treatment homes across the UK.

Delivered by qualified therapists in a non-medical setting, Flourish offers an alternative to traditional hospital-based treatment. It’s ideal for people who don’t need a medical detox or ongoing medical care but would benefit from structured therapy, community connection, and practical tools to achieve meaningful, sustainable recovery.

What you'll be doing

As an experienced therapist, support worker, therapy assistant, or administrator you will guide clients through daily group sessions, evening recovery-focused activities and psychoeducational workshops. Each element is designed to help clients develop practical coping strategies, build resilience and reduce their responses to everyday triggers.

As part of the role, you will:

• Support senior staff with care and therapy planning, including assisting with tests, exercises, examinations and therapeutic activities under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of group and one-to-one occupational, therapeutic and recreational activities, observing and reporting client responses to the relevant clinician.
• Support the reception, orientation and induction of new clients, ensuring they feel comfortable, understand the environment and are aware of emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and information systems, contribute to audits and research, and support regional management and the Therapy Lead in developing services, improving quality and meeting service objectives.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role Previous experience working within a relevant healthcare environment, ideally within an addictions service.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.