Therapy Support Assistant (Part-Time) - LEEDS - LS17

UKCIL Ltd; West Yorkshire, Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Therapy Support Assistant to aid a young adult in biomechanical rehabilitation. This part-time role involves assisting in assessments, implementing recovery plans, and contributing to educational initiatives. You will engage in structured learning, participate in workshops, and help create study materials, all while working alongside leading practitioners. This position offers the chance to be involved in research and development tasks, making a meaningful impact on therapeutic approaches. If you are passionate about healthcare education and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Job related training

Paid travel for training

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• 2:1 BSc degree in a biomechanic-focused scientific or clinical discipline required.
• No prior experience required; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support a young adult in biomechanical rehabilitation and implement recovery plans.
• Conduct assessments and maintain accurate documentation for therapy decision-making.

Skills

IT skills

Organization skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

2:1 BSc degree in biomechanic-focused discipline

Job description

Therapy Support Assistant (Part-Time) - LEEDS - LS17

This role is to support a young adult pursuing a career in biomechanical rehabilitation as well as to implement his own rehabilitation plan.
You’ll be required to assist him in conducting assessments and the application of recovery plans for: injury rehab, respiratory care, post-operative recovery, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions; which may take
place in various environments such as hospitals, care homes, client homes or most often at the employer’s dedicated rehab room.
Further to this, you will also contribute to and assist the employer in various research and ongoing education initiatives; presenting the applicant with valuable opportunities to engage in structured learning, participate in
specialist training programmes, and deepen their understanding of advanced rehabilitation techniques through both theoretical and practical study. This aspect of the role is well-suited to individuals with a strong interest in
healthcare education, as it offers direct involvement in the creation of study materials, participation in workshops, and the chance to work alongside leading practitioners in the field. You will also be expected to conduct progress tracking and assist with assessments, ensuring therapy plans remain responsive and effective. Accurate documentation is essential, including the maintenance of detailed
notes and records to support both therapy decision-making and long-term monitoring. In addition, you will help prepare reports, presentations, and educational materials that contribute to training, communication, and
reflective practice. Your involvement will extend to supporting ongoing research and development tasks, allowing you to actively participate in the evolution of therapeutic approaches and contribute meaningfully to
broader learning objectives.

Required Qualifications
• 2:1 BSc degree in a biomechanic-focused scientific or clinical discipline. Degrees must include substantial, formally assessed
modules in human anatomy and physiology — this is a condition of employment. Degrees with only minimal or introductory
content, or those that focus primarily on mechanical systems, or device-based applications such as robotics or prosthetics,
shall not be considered sufficient, regardless of the title
• No prior experience required – full training will be provided.
Job Requirements
• Willing to work overtime hours as needed for clinical or admin support
• To be reasonably flexible
• Hold a valid UK driving licence
• Willing to work both remotely and in field-based settings — in addition to the standard place of work
• Flexibility for occasional travel nationally and internationall

Skill set
• IT skills (documents, spreadsheets, cloud systems)
• Excellent organisation, documentation, and communication skills
Training & Development
• Job related training provided, including paid travel
• Continued academic and self-directed learning encouraged
• May include international travel to attend training courses, participation in research and seminars/workshops