Therapy Assistant

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth is looking for a Therapy Assistant to support service users with neurological or mental health conditions, working with OTs, PTs, SALT and Dietitians to deliver therapy programmes aimed at improving mobility, self-care and daily living.

You will assist with individual and group sessions, monitor progress, document observations, and help maintain a safe environment in accordance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in one-to-one and group therapeutic activities.
• Assist in preparing and delivering therapy programmes with a multidisciplinary team.
• Document observations, progress notes, and session outcomes accurately.
• Contribute to evaluating service provisions and adjusting plans as needed.
• Help maintain a safe environment and comply with policies and safeguarding requirements.

Job description

Join the team at Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth and enjoy a rewarding career as you provide care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by a neurological or mental health condition for which challenging behaviour may be the leading impairment. You will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, SALT and Dietitians to assist and deliver planned therapy programmes, which aim to support, develop and/or restore service users level of functioning, including mobility, self-care, productivity, leisure, and day-to-day activities. Reporting to qualified Therapists, you will support service users as they embark on the recovery journey to work towards their goals. You will prepare and assist individual and group therapeutic activities. You will be responsible for carrying out therapeutic interventions within a one-to-one and group setting. This will see you create one-to-one rapports to increase engagement, promote recovery and encourage

independence as you support service users with prescribed practices that are tailored to their needs. As a Therapy Assistant, ..., Join the team at Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth and enjoy a rewarding career providing care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by neurological or mental health conditions. As a Therapy Assistant, you will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, SALT and Dietitians to assist and deliver planned therapy programmes. Your responsibilities include supporting service users to work towards their goals, preparing and assisting with therapeutic activities, and carrying out interventions in both one-to-one and group settings. You will need to create rapports with service users to increase engagement, promote recovery, and encourage independence. Responsibilities also include evaluation of service provisions, ensuring all sessions are observed, reported, and recorded, and making necessary adjustments to service users plans. You will undertake procedures as instructed by qualified therapists, report changes in service user conditions, maintain

effective communication, and ensure documentation is accurate. You will also assist in maintaining a safe environment and comply with legislative procedures and Elysium policies.

Elysium Healthcare offers a unique approach to the delivery of care with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 80 services across England and Wales. This organisation provides care in various areas including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, offering opportunities for growth and movement within the company. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide. Committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, Elysium Healthcare is a Disability Confident employer that follows safer recruitment practices. The organisation emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users for all staff members. In this work environment, you are supported in achieving professional goals with training and development opportunities and benefit from a comprehensive package encompassing wellbeing support, personal growth, and future