Therapy Assistant

NHS; Halstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A community interest company is looking for a Therapy Assistant at Halstead Hospital. The role involves providing rehabilitation services to patients, collaborating with health professionals, and ensuring timely discharge. Applicants should have GSCE level education and relevant experience in health/social care. A driving license and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Benefits

Eligible for NHS Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a health/social care setting required.
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle needed.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized rehab and support for patients.
• Collaborate with health and social care colleagues.
• Ensure timely discharge and continuity of care.

Skills

High standard of written English

Effective teamwork

Relevant health/social care experience

Education

GSCE level education or equivalent

Tools

Systm One

Microsoft Outlook

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.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join the rehabilitation team at Halstead Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Halstead Hospital is a 20 bedded community ward, delivering inpatient rehabilitation to patients stepping down from acute hospitals or stepping up from the community. The team delivers personalised goal-based rehabilitation to optimise function, independence, health and wellbeing. In collaboration with community colleagues in health, social care and voluntary agencies, the team plans timely discharge ensuring continuity of care and appropriate ongoing support as required.

We are keen to hear from experienced Therapy Assistants, or those who wish to start or progress in their careers to join our friendly established therapy team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants.

About us

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Eligible for NHS Pension

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE3620

Job locations

Halstead Hospital

78 Hedingham Road

Halstead, Essex

CO9 2DL

Job description Job responsibilities

For any queries regarding the post please contact Kirsty Paine (Physiotherapist - Therapy Team Lead) 07939570911.

Job description Job responsibilities

For any queries regarding the post please contact Kirsty Paine (Physiotherapist - Therapy Team Lead) 07939570911.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GSCE level education or equivalent

Driving License Essential

• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle

Experience Essential

• Relevant experience in health / social care setting or equivalent

IT Desirable

• Experience of using Systm One

IT Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook packages

Communication Essential

• High standard or written English and verbal communication skills

Team Work Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GSCE level education or equivalent

Driving License Essential

• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle

Experience Essential

• Relevant experience in health / social care setting or equivalent

IT Desirable

• Experience of using Systm One

IT Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook packages

Communication Essential

• High standard or written English and verbal communication skills

Team Work Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Halstead Hospital

78 Hedingham Road

Halstead, Essex

CO9 2DL

Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Halstead Hospital

78 Hedingham Road

Halstead, Essex

CO9 2DL

Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)