Therapy Assistant

Integrated Care System; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization seeks a part-time Therapy Assistant in St. Neots to provide rehabilitation support for patients with neurological conditions. The role involves working closely under qualified therapists to deliver therapeutic interventions and contribute to patient care and discharge planning. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in healthcare and a passion for helping individuals enhance their independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ level 3 or above in healthcare.
• Experience working in neurological rehabilitation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapy interventions under guidance of therapists.
• Support patients with rehabilitation and daily activities.
• Document therapy interventions and contribute to goal planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Ability to prioritize

Education

NVQ Level 3 in healthcare

Job description

We are looking to recruita part time (20 hours per week) Therapy Assistant with experience in Rehabilitation to work closely with thecurrent Therapy Assistants team and wider MDT of Physiotherapists, OccupationalTherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Clinical Psychologist. This new job role will commence from October 2025. The postholder will be working in a dynamic environment providing high qualitytreatment programmes under the supervision of the wider therapy team toindividuals with a range of neurological conditions. You will have theopportunity to work closely with your patients and utilise an array ofresources and up to date technology and run therapy group sessions andactivities. There will be opportunities to run/attend regular training, receiveregular supervision and Continuing Professional Development is activelyencouraged. We hold weekly therapy team meetings and in service training.

Main duties of the job

As a TherapyAssistant at Marbrook you will be a key member of the MDT providingrehabilitation to our group of residents. You will be carrying out treatmentinterventions as instructed by therapists, this may include exercise sessions,walking practice, supporting someone with washing and dressing, and aiding withtheir communication.

You will alsosupport the team with discharge planning, this can include liaison with outsideagencies such as social services, equipment services and third sectororganisations such as Stroke association or Headway.

For this role youshould be an enthusiastic and positive individual who is keen to learn and havea passion for enabling people to achieve their goals and maximize theirindependence.

About us

The Marbrook Centre is a specialistNeurological Rehabilitation provider in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The centreprovides intensive rehabilitation for people post stroke, ABI, spinal injuryand many other conditions.

At Marbrook we put the individual at thecentre of their rehabilitation and care with a significant focus on qualitycommunication between staff, the individual and their family. This has enabledus to develop a successful track record of supporting individuals to return totheir home environment having made significant functional gains and achievementof their goals. Our success is based on recruiting individuals who have thepassion to drive us forward to being the best rehab service, and in return forthat commitment you will work in a job that provides satisfaction andstimulation

Job responsibilities

Purpose of role:

The post holder will be responsible for implementing a wide array of therapy interventions under the guidance and direction of the relevant therapists. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the rehab coaches and support workers to implement therapy plans and work jointly on residents goals and objectives.

The post holder will be expected to take part in regular in service training and provide advice and training to other team members and residents and family as directed by the therapy team.

Specific Responsibilities:

• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents.
• To carry out therapeutic interventions as directed by the therapy team across all disciplines: Physio, OT, speech and language therapy etc.
• To provide feedback to therapy team on these interventions.
• Contribute to resident goal setting/planning.
• Support therapy team with referrals and liaison with onward services e.g. social care, community therapy, equipment services, wheelchair services etc.
• To keep accurate and clear documentation.
• Participate in audits.
• Take an active role in personal and professional development.

General Responsibilities:

• To keep accurate and clear documentation in line with sector specific and legal requirements.
• To participate in audits as required.
• To keep abreast of new developments in the profession, and to bring innovation and creative input to the role, for consideration and discussion with line manager.
• To attend all mandatory and developmental training courses relevant to the post and as agreed with the line manager.
• To work in accordance with all relevant legislation e.g. CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Health & Safety at Work etc, and in line with The Marbrook Centres policies and procedures at all times, contributing (if and when appropriate) to the revision of these documents.
• To take an active role in own personal and professional development.
• To act in line with Health and Safety at Work legislation and requirements and in line with The Marbrook Centres approach to Health and Safety at all times.
• To act in line with the Care Standards Act 2000 and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults at all times.
• To adhere to all aspects of security and ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors at all times.
• At all times to: ensure high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material and information, to respect the dignity and confidentiality of our service users, and to adhere to GDPR.
• To undertake any other duties from time to time, in order to maintain and enhance the service provision and as this role develops

Equality & Diversity:

It is the individual and collective responsibility of every member of staff to ensure adherence to The Marbrook Centres equal opportunities, equality and diversity policies. Racial, sexual or any other harassment or bullying will not be tolerated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ level 3 or above in healthcare.

Knowledge and Skills

• A keen interest in supporting people who have neurological conditions To be friendly and approachable
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience

• Experience working in neurological rehabilitation
• Experience of working within a health or social care setting
• Experience of working as a therapy assistant across a range of disciplines e.g. Physio, OT, SLT
• Experience of referral processes and liaison with outside agencies

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.