Therapy Assistant

Active Care Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Birthday off

Benefits Hub and e-learning

Medicash Health Plan

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend £1500

Job summary

Active Neuro Manchester, part of Active Care Group, is creating a new specialist rehabilitation service for neurological conditions, spinal injuries and polytrauma. As a Therapy Assistant you will work with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to deliver rehab for clients in the Hub and in their homes, supporting progress toward independence.

Join a growing team, gain opportunities to develop clinical skills, and contribute to shaping the service from the outset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation programmes for individuals with complex neurological needs.
• Support both individual and group rehabilitation.
• Facilitate structured therapy programmes delegated by registered therapists.
• Help clients work towards their rehabilitation goals.
• Contribute to shaping how we work and establishing rehabilitation programmes.

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care.Are you a passionate and dedicated Therapy Assistant looking for an opportunity to be part of something new?Active Neuro Manchesteris an exciting new specialist rehabilitation service preparing to open, providing rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions, spinal injuries and polytrauma. This is a unique opportunity to join the service from the beginning and be part of developing a highly skilled rehabilitation team and establishing a culture focused on excellent clinical care, innovation and meaningful outcomes for the people we support.Our new Neuro Hub will provide a modern rehabilitation environment designed to support high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation. Alongside rehabilitation delivered within the Hub, our team will also work with clients in their own homes and communities, supporting people to translate the progress they make in therapy into greater independence in everyday life.The Role:As a Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with our Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver rehabilitation programmes for individuals with a range of complex neurological needs. You will have the opportunity to support both individual and group rehabilitation, facilitate structured therapy programmes delegated by registered therapists, and help clients work towards their rehabilitation goals.Joining a new service also means having the opportunity to help shape how we work. You will contribute to establishing our rehabilitation programmes, developing ways of working and creating an environment in which clients are encouraged and supported to maximise their potential. You will work alongside experienced clinicians and have opportunities to develop your own rehabilitation skills and competencies as the service grows.The role will involve working both within our Neuro Hub and with clients in their homes and communities. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is therefore essential for this role.If you are enthusiastic about neurological rehabilitation and want to join a new service where you can grow with the team and make a meaningful contribution from the outset, we would love to hear from you.What to look forward to:25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Benefits Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesActive Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA Nest Personal Pension accountAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care GroupTake a look around the companyhttps://activecaregroup.co.uk/