Therapy Assistant

Caretech; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training & career progression

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech is hiring a full-time Therapy Assistant for our Hartwell service in Northampton. You will join the Therapy Team to plan, deliver, and evaluate programmes, supporting residents and working closely with qualified therapists.

As part of the MDT, you will run group sessions, assist with personal care, and help coordinate daily timetables. A full DBS and a driver’s licence are essential for this role.

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

• 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 for residents.
• Allocate and support staff during therapy and activity sessions.
• Support residents with personal care and collaborate with the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist with community outings; driving company vehicles (must be a driver).
• Maintain accurate records and communicate within the MDT.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication skills

Basic IT

Written communication

Flexible

Reliable

Driver

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care (willingness to work towards)

Job description

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

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

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

Empowering

Person-Centred

Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

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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