Therapy Assistant | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Apuldram; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to support individuals in the community to live independently. This role involves delivering rehabilitation programs, empowering patients, and collaborating with therapy professionals. The ideal candidate will possess relevant therapy experience and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers flexible working options and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete specific therapy competencies and further learning as required.
• Flexible, well-organised, and able to travel independently.
• Access to a personal car for travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored rehab programmes to help regain independence.
• Support those with long-term conditions.
• Provide reablement to live independently at home.
• Empower patients to set and achieve meaningful goals.

Skills

Relevant therapy experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn and develop

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We're looking for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our Community Therapy Team based in Chichester. We cover Chichester, Midhurst, Arundel, Bognor Regis, Selsey and Witterings.

We support people in our communities to live as independently as possible, in ways that truly matter to them. If you’re enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about delivering excellent community care, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule

Our teams work flexibly, providing planned care Monday to Friday 8am–6pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored rehab programmes to help people regain independence.
• Support those with long‑term conditions to return to baseline function or adapt to new abilities.
• Provide reablement to live more independently at home and in the community.
• Offer equipment, advice and practical solutions to support self‑management.
• Empower patients to set and achieve meaningful goals.
• Work closely with patients in their own homes to assess and improve their skills in activities of daily living, mobility and self‑care.
• Carry out delegated tasks as part of a treatment programme, monitoring and reviewing progress and modifying tasks within a defined range of choices using clinical judgement.
• Provide treatment programmes to clients on an individual or group basis.
• Report and document variances in a patient’s condition or planned pathway of care.
• Participate in skill sharing and acquisition of clinical competencies, in line with competency frameworks.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care as defined by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
• Perform administrative tasks, order equipment, liaise with family members, carers and professionals, and maintain good electronic records.

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant therapy experience.
• Willingness to complete specific therapy competencies and further learning as required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a personal car for travel.
• Flexible, well‑organised, and able to travel independently across the geographic area covered by the team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop under the supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

Immigration

Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk websitebefore applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex.
• Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours and flexi‑retirement.
• Excellent training, development and research opportunities.
• Accredited Living Wage Employer, ensuring fair pay for all staff.
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton.
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks.
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.

Values

• Compassionate Care
• Working Together
• Achieving Ambitions
• Delivering Excellence

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

For further information please see job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025.