Therapy Assistant

Cambian Group Plc; Hartwell; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Awards Evening

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

CareTech Community Services is recruiting a Therapy Assistant for their Hartwell, Northampton service. The role involves planning, delivering and evaluating therapy programmes, supporting rehabilitation and coordinating staff to implement daily plans.

Ideal candidates will be able to work with the interdisciplinary team, run group sessions, and assist with personal care and mobility tasks under supervision of qualified therapists. DBS check is required.

Formación

• 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).

Responsabilidades

• Plan, carry out and evaluate individual and group therapy programmes under supervision.
• Run structured therapy and activity sessions for residents.
• Organise and coordinate daily timetables to ensure programmes run smoothly.
• Allocate and support staff during therapy sessions.
• Support residents with personal care and work with the Occupational Therapist.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT basics

Written English

Educación

Willingness to work towards Level 2 Health & Social Care

Herramientas

Driving (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

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:

Key functions include (but are not limited to):

• 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.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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