Therapy Assistant: Enable Independence at Home

Essex Cares Limited; Billericay; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55p per mile tax-free

Up to 32 days annual leave

Fully paid induction and training

Career development with paid for quals

Annual salary reviews

Annual bonus (performance-related)

Uniform, PPE, parking permits and work

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Company pension—NEST up to 6%

Health Shield cover by employer

Employee Loyalty Scheme

Referral bonus £350

Blue Light Card access

Mental health first aiders

Membership reimbursements

Job summary

Essex Cares Limited is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the Havering Essex Team. You will work under Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist, providing practical support to promote independence and help clients with daily activities.

The role involves travel across the region, visiting homes and community settings, with induction, ongoing training and opportunities for qualification support. Applicants should have a driving licence, relevant OT/therapy experience, and be committed to

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a car are required.
• Experience within Occupational Therapy or a therapy-led/reablement service is preferred.
• Interest and knowledge base of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
• Working towards/achieving Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable people is essential.
• Caring and compassionate, with the ability to coach individuals enabling independence.
• Good listening and communication skills, both written and verbal, with team collaboration.
• Willingness to work flexibly in a changing environment and keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist.
• Provide practical support to help people overcome barriers to daily living.
• Support across the region in homes, community settings and ECL sites; travel required.

Skills

Driving licence

OT/therapy experience

Interest in OT & PT

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Compassionate & coaching

Good communication

Initiative & flexibility

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Essex Cares Limited is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the Havering Essex Team. You will work under Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist, providing practical support to promote independence and help clients with daily activities.

The role involves travel across the region, visiting homes and community settings, with induction, ongoing training and opportunities for qualification support. Applicants should have a driving licence, relevant OT/therapy experience, and be committed to