Therapy Assistant

Caretech UK Ltd; Hartwell; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holidays incl. Bank

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Recognition Schemes

Training with career progression to a

Job summary

CareTech UK Ltd is seeking a dedicated Therapy Assistant for a full-time role in Hartwell, Northampton. You will support the therapy team by planning, delivering, and reviewing individual and group therapy activities to enable residents' rehabilitation and daily living skills.

Collaboration with occupational therapy and other disciplines is essential, along with effective group session delivery and careful record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

Responsibilities

• Planning, carrying out and evaluating individual and group therapy programmes under the guidance of qualified therapy staff.
• Running structured therapy and activity sessions for residents and groups.
• Organising and coordinating daily timetables to ensure residents’ programmes run smoothly.
• Allocating and supporting staff during therapy and activity sessions.
• Supporting residents with personal care activities and working with the Occupational Therapist.
• Assisting with and facilitating community outings; driving company vehicles (must be a driver).
• Contributing to accurate record-keeping and MDT communications.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Team player

Communication

Written ability

Flexible

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Therapy Assistant

Location: Hartwell, Northampton

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £13.13 per hour

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual - The Oakleaf Group are seeking to recruit a full-time Therapy Assistant for their service in Hartwell, Northampton.

Therapy Assistants work as an integral part of the Therapy Team. The role involves the planning, carrying out and evaluation of therapy programmes, facilitating sessions and the allocation/organisation of staff to ensure the successful implementation of the day to day programme.

The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary team to support any therapy needs and facilitate rehabilitation programmes and interventions as directed by the qualified therapists. The Therapy Assistant will receive direction and support from the therapy team.

There will also be a support on delivering group sessions, therefore applicants must have confidence to manage and carry these out effectively. Therapy Assistants will be responsible for facilitating personal morning hygiene programmes on a regular basis, in order to support Occupational Therapy and other therapy disciplines.

The role

• Planning, carrying out and evaluating individual and group therapy programmes under the guidance of qualified therapy staff
• Running structured therapy and activity sessions for individuals and large groups of residents
• Organising and coordinating daily timetables to ensure residents’ programmes run smoothly
• Allocating and supporting staff during therapy and activity sessions
• Supporting residents with personal care activities and working closely with the Occupational Therapist in this area
• Assisting with and facilitating community outings, including driving company vehicles must be a driver.
• Contributing to accurate record-keeping and communication within the MDT

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

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