Therapy Assistant

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for an individual to plan and provide therapeutic activities for people with learning disabilities. The role includes assessing clients, documenting their progress, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in therapeutic interventions and a strong commitment to enhancing care for service users. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of individuals with learning disabilities within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
• Skills in maintaining client records properly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individual and group activities for service users.
• Assess clients under the guidance of qualified therapists.
• Maintain and update records according to Trust policies.

Skills

Therapeutic activity planning

Client assessment

Documentation and reporting

Team collaboration

Job description

The purpose of this post is to plan and provide programmes of therapeutic activities to people with learning disabilities referred to the team/service, within the framework laid down by an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Speech & Language Therapist. The post holder will have specific responsibility for the implementation and evaluation of a range of therapeutic interventions on an individual and group basis., ?To be able to plan, develop and implement individual and group activities to meet service user's needs under the minimal direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist or Physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Take a specific assessment when directed by an OT, SaLT or PT.
• Contribute to generic team tasks when directed to do so by senior member of the team.
• Report back to OT, SaLT, PT and multi-disciplinary team on individuals progress /response to treatment via documentation and liaise with them, as appropriate.
• Maintain client records and collect activity data in accordance with Trust policies.
• Co‑ordinate stock control and ordering of materials used by OT, SaLT and PT.
• Be responsible for maintaining and updating induction and community resource files.
• Participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in the setting.
• Participate in essential training and any training as directed by OT, SaLT and PT to update knowledge on areas pertinent to supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Assist senior staff in development of the Service including partaking in audit.
• Liaise with external/internal contacts as appropriate to enhance quality of services.

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.