Therapy Assistant

Active Care Group; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + BH

Birthday off

E-learning & training

Active Rewards app

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Active Awards

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Active Care Group is seeking a Therapy Assistant for our Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre in North Lanarkshire. Mon–Fri, 37.5 hours, based on site, with flexible arrangements discussed.

You will assist in delivering therapy programmes and supporting patients with communication and complex needs. You will work under Qualified Therapists, help with assessments, promote engagement, and maintain records while complying with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Understand Mental Capacity Act and relevant legal frameworks.
• Strong literacy and ability to use assistive communication software.
• Ability to motivate patients over short and long periods.
• Empathy, patience and ability to build rapport with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of therapy programmes under the guidance of therapists.
• Facilitate group work, activities and ongoing assessment with supervision.
• Contribute to therapy assessments and treatment plans under supervision.
• Provide equipment and activities for individuals with complex needs.
• Promote participation of patients and families in interventions.
• Maintain electronic patient records and training compliance.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Communication skills

Motivation & engagement

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. Are you passionate about helping people develop their communication skills and achieve greater independence? Do you have a caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach? We are looking for a Therapy Assistant to join Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre in North Lanarkshire. At Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre, we offer neurorehabilitation, care and support to people over the age of 16 years with a brain injury or other neurological condition, helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible. As a Therapy Assistant, you will work closely to support the delivery of therapy programmes for individuals with a range of communication and complex needs. You will play a key role in helping people participate in activities, develop skills, and achieve positive outcomes.

The role:

This role is Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week based at our Murdostoun site. We understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

• To work under the guidance of a qualified therapy team in the delivery of clinical interventions using a range of technical and creative skills to engage patients / residents / young people.
• Under the supervision of a Qualified Therapist, facilitate and participate in planned group work, individual activities, and ongoing continuous assessment with supervision.
• Contribute to therapy assessments and treatment plans under the guidance of a Qualified Therapist.
• Under supervision of a Qualified Therapist, provide a range of equipment and activities, instructing and guiding patients / residents / young people with more complex needs to support them in achieving identified Speech and Language therapy goals, with some supervision.
• To actively promote patient / resident / young person and family / carer participation in interventions.
• To update the electronic patient record in consultation with clinical colleagues.
• Maintain their own training compliance with and ensure they are up to date with regulatory standards.
• Adherence to all Group policies and procedures and ensuring that all colleagues in the service are aware of and understand company policies.

What you'll have:

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Have a good understanding of the legal frameworks that are relevant to the role (e.g. Mental Capacity Act)
• Literacy and technology skills to be able to create reports and utilise specialised communication aid software.
• Ability to motivate patients over short & long periods.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to build rapport with individuals of all ages.
• Teamwork skills to collaborate with therapists, families, and other professionals.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt therapy activities to individual needs.
• Problem-solving skills to address challenges during therapy sessions.

Experience

• Previous experience working with children, adults, or individuals with disabilities in a care or educational setting desirable.

Communication

• Ability to interact effectively with children, adults, and families in a supportive manner.
• Clear verbal and written communication to convey information and document progress.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Benefits 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
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• 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