Therapy Assistant

Active Care Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent provider of complex care seeks a compassionate Therapy Assistant for their Chislehurst Neurological Rehabilitation Centre. The successful candidate will support residents with complex neurological conditions, delivering tailored therapeutic interventions and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal for those looking to develop their skills and make a significant impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

Birthday off

Access to Active Learning Hub

Active Reward App discounts

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Plan access

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme to earn up to £1500

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is desirable but not essential.
• A commitment to upholding dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and protect the human rights of all residents.
• Deliver treatment programmes under the guidance of qualified therapists.
• Monitor and evaluate resident progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Come and join one of the UKs largest independent providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

At Active Care Group, we believe in building brighter futures through outstanding, person-centred care. Were currently looking for a compassionate, proactive, and motivated Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at Chislehurst Neurological Rehabilitation Centre. Our centre provides expert care and rehabilitation for individuals living with complex neurological conditions, including acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, and progressive neurological disorders.As a Therapy Assistant, youll play a key role in helping residents regain independence, improve quality of life, and achieve their personal goals. Youll work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists to support and deliver individualised treatment plans tailored to each persons unique needs.This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and professional environment, where youll be making a real and lasting difference in the lives of those we care for.Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What you'll be doing:

As a Therapy Assistant, you will:

Promote safety and protect the human rights of all residents in your care.

Carry out therapeutic assessments and deliver treatment programmes under the guidance of qualified therapists.

Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team to support safe and timely discharges.

Provide resident-focused care that is safe, efficient, and aligned with both local and national standards.

Use your initiative while managing your caseload, keeping the supervising therapist informed as needed.

Conduct appropriate risk assessments of residents’ capabilities and environments prior to interventions.

Monitor and evaluate resident progress, making appropriate changes to treatment plans within your scope of practice.

Educate residents and families on the correct and safe use of equipment, with support from registered therapists when required.

Empower residents and families to engage in self-management and make informed decisions about their care.

What you'll have:

Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting (desirable but not essential)

A proactive, caring, and flexible approach

Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team

A commitment to upholding dignity, independence, and the highest standards of care

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer 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 Group

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting (desirable but not essential)
• A proactive, caring, and flexible approach

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.