Therapy Assistant, Pediatric Hospice (Part-Time)

Acorns Children's Hospice; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

NHS pension

Health cash plan

Gym membership

Bike2Work

Annual leave

Job summary

Acorns Children’s Hospice is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the therapies team, supporting children and families while delivering treatment plans with registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The role includes planning sessions, delivering education, and assisting with assessments across hospice, home and community settings.

You will work 22.5 hours per week in Birmingham, with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care and collaborative MDT handovers to ensure

Qualifications

• Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care or above or equivalent qualification
• Previous relevant experience of working as a therapy support worker/assistant
• Experience of planning and providing therapeutic interventions, including group and individual work
• Working knowledge and training in manual handling techniques

Responsibilities

• Work with children, young people and families to develop and deliver treatment plans alongside Registered Therapists (eg Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, SALT)
• Plan and deliver individual and group sessions (including education, relaxation, and exercise)
• Assist with assessments and interventions across hospice, home and community environments.
• Deliver, demonstrate and install equipment in partnership with NHS providers
• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and handovers to ensure the coordination of the child or young person's care

Skills

Therapy support

Manual handling

Child-focused care

Team collaboration

Education

Care Certificate/NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care or above

Job description

Acorns Children’s Hospice is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the therapies team, supporting children and families while delivering treatment plans with registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The role includes planning sessions, delivering education, and assisting with assessments across hospice, home and community settings.

You will work 22.5 hours per week in Birmingham, with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care and collaborative MDT handovers to ensure