Therapy Support Worker

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic individual to support occupational therapy and physiotherapy in the stroke specialty. The role involves assisting patients with mobility and daily activities, working under registered therapists to promote independence. Candidates should have a good standard of GCSE education and previous NHS or social care experience. Additional benefits include award schemes, staff restaurants, and a comprehensive wellbeing programme.

Benefits

Award schemes for excellence

Staff restaurants

Extensive wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Evidence of Literacy & Numeracy Skills.
• Previous NHS or Social Care experience.
• Experience of working in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with reduced balance and mobility.
• Support individuals in daily living activities.
• Facilitate meaningful activities and group support.

Skills

Good Written Communication

IT Skills

Knowledge of disability

Education

Good Standard of GCSE Education

Level 3 qualification in health or social care

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with previous health or social care experience to support occupational therapy and physiotherapy within the stroke specialty. This involves working with hyper acute and acute inpatients at Southmead Hospital.

Main Duties

This integrated role is to assist patients with difficulties such as reduced balance, reduced range of movement, reduced mobility and muscle strength, cognitive impairment and reduced confidence improve their ability to manage activities of daily living. A range of therapy interventions are delivered, under the supervision of registered occupational therapists or physiotherapists to facilitate recovery and promote independence. This includes supporting individuals to use the toilet, wash and dress or carry out other domestic tasks.

You may also be required to support groups and facilitate other meaningful activities.

Person Specification

• Good Standard of GCSE Education
• Evidence of Literacy & Numeracy Skills

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in health or social care

Work Experience

• Previous NHS or Social Care experience
• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Experience of team working

Desirable Experience

• Use of initiative described in application

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Good Written Communication and IT Skills
• Knowledge and Awareness of disability

Benefits

Additional benefits include award schemes for excellence, staff restaurants, green spaces and an extensive wellbeing programme.