Therapy Assistant

NHS Jobs; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (including bank/"

Birthday off

Career development and training

Ely-Vate wellbeing platform access

Wellbeing support and activities

Blue Light Card discounts

Life Assurance

Stream earned wages access

24/7 GP and second medical opinion

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free meals on site

Onsite parking

Job summary

Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth is seeking a Therapy Assistant to provide therapeutic and rehabilitation support for individuals with neurological or mental health conditions. You will work with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, SALT and Dietitians to deliver planned programmes and promote independence.

You will assist with one-to-one and group activities, maintain confidential documentation and ensure a safe environment while adhering to policies and training.

Qualifications

• GNVQ 3 or willingness to undergo training.
• Experience in a care or therapy environment.
• Ability to complete in-service training and learn techniques.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking basic procedures as instructed by a qualified therapist.
• Maintain accurate written/computerised documentation.
• Support therapists and deliver one-to-one and group activities.
• Provide care respecting privacy, dignity and cultural beliefs.
• Promote recovery and independence through planned therapies.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Follow instructions

Willingness to learn

Experience in care/therapy

Education

GNVQ 3 or willingness to undergo training

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 you will be:

• Undertaking basic procedures as instructed by a qualified therapist respecting the clients privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs.
• Reporting any change in service user condition, circumstances or response to treatment appropriately and immediately.
• Maintaining effective communication within the team and between clients, visitors and colleagues.
• Ensuring written/computerised documentation is accurate and complete.
• Handling and exchanging information with care and sensitivity maintaining clinical confidentiality at all times.
• Attending in service training and development to learn techniques required to support the senior colleagues.
• Assisting with ensuring a safe environment.
• Committed to helping individuals regain their maximum independence.
• Compliance with legislative procedures.
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire and Manual Handling.
• Compliance with Elysium policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• GNVQ 3 or evidence of willingness to undergo training.
• Experience working in a care and or therapy environment.
• Demonstrate ability to successfully complete in service training and development programme to learn techniques required to support therapists in providing high quality resident care.
• Able to understand and follow instructions accurately and to learn new skills quickly.
• Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and implication of non- compliance.

Location

Where you will be working: Location: Jacobs Neurological Centre have a combined total of 132 beds on the same site in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0HH), which is on the Hertfordshire and Essex border within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge. The two Centres deliver specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions, and brain or spinal injuries who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. Recovery is assisted wherever possible, with emphasis placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.

Benefits

• Annual base salary of £25,857
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite parking

About Us

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure