Therapy Assistant

NHS; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Llanelli seeks a Therapy Assistant to join their therapy team. The role involves providing therapeutic support to patients with mental health conditions and requires good IT skills, communication abilities, and a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Candidates with prior experience are preferred but not essential. The position offers a salary of £24,000 to £27,500 per annum, with a permanent contract of 37.5 hours a week.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Birthday off with pay after a year of service

£300 refer-a-friend scheme

Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic input to service users living with enduring mental health illnesses.
• Work under the direction of multidisciplinary therapists.
• Follow instruction and problem-solve clinical situations.
• Identify and support service users' goals.

Skills

Good IT skills

Ability to communicate well

Organisational Skills

Team Player

Caring Nature

Confidentiality

Ability to motivate others

Flexible

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Therapy Assistant to join our growing therapy team.

The candidate will work under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Speech and Language Therapist to provide therapeutic input to service users living with enduring mental health illnesses, neurological conditions and learning disabilities.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a larger multidisciplinary team, to follow instruction and to problem‑solve clinical situations as they arise. The ability to show initiative to identify and support service users' goals and a willingness to learn and think flexibly are integral to this role.

Good IT skills, a driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, along with the ability to undertake study appropriate to the role.

Some experience of working in a care environment would be beneficial but not essential.

Main duties of the job

• QCF Level 3 in Health and social care or equivalent
• Previous experience as Therapy Assistant (desirable but not essential)
• Evidence of in‑house therapy training packages (desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience of working within a team
• Previous experience of working with service users with complex conditions
• Previous experience working in a community environment
• A basic understanding of a Therapy Assistant role
• Ability to communicate well
• Confidentiality
• Organisational Skills
• Team Player
• Ability to motivate others
• Caring Nature
• Flexible
• Professional Manner in appearance
• Ability to travel

About us

Why choose Ivolve

We are fortunate to have a full MDT as part of our core team in Ivolve. The team includes Manual Handling Practitioners, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy and Positive Behavioural Support (PBS). We also have Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) and access to a Consultant Psychiatrist.

Our aim is to maintain and where possible, improve the overall independence levels of the people we support, through rehabilitation (if appropriate), stimulation and social integration so everyone can live their best life. Of course, we also support individuals who are less able and ensure that everyone benefits from the highest standards of care and support during their time with us. If you are a clinician, looking for your next opportunity, we would be delighted to meet with you!

Job responsibilities

Salary: £24,000 to £27,500 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Shifts: Permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week (Monday‑Sunday rota)

You must have a UK driving license for this role

Whats Required:

• QCF Level 3 in Health and social care or equivalent
• Previous experience as Therapy Assistant (desirable but not essential)
• Evidence of in‑house therapy training packages (desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience of working within a team
• Previous experience of working with service users with complex conditions
• Previous experience working in a community environment
• A basic understanding of a Therapy Assistant role
• Ability to communicate well
• Confidentiality
• Organisational Skills
• Team Player
• Ability to motivate others
• Caring Nature
• Flexible
• Professional Manner in appearance
• Ability to travel

Our Support

• We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay: 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!
• In addition, we also offer the following:
• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Training and development to reach your potential

If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in Health and social care or equivalent
• Previous experience as Therapy Assistant (desirable but not essential)
• Evidence of in‑house therapy training packages (desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience of working within a team
• Previous experience of working with service users with complex conditions
• Previous experience working in a community environment
• A basic understanding of a Therapy Assistant role
• Ability to communicate well
• Confidentiality
• Organisational Skills
• Team Player
• Ability to motivate others
• Caring Nature
• FlexibleProfessional Manner in appearance
• Ability to travel

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.