Therapy Support Worker - Childrens Therapy

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Therapy Support Worker, assisting therapists in delivering vital interventions for children with physical disabilities. This role requires strong communication skills, relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 3), and a commitment to providing excellent support in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people is required.
• A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in delivering intervention programs for children with disabilities.
• Organize equipment and manage diaries for therapy sessions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping children with physical disabilities and complex needs? If yes, we are looking for someone to join our Physiotherapy team.

Position: Therapy Support Worker

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and dedicated Therapy Support Worker with strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be able to plan, prioritize, and delegate according to patient and service needs. You will play a key role within the Nottinghamshire Therapy Team, supporting Physiotherapists and working within a multidisciplinary team to undertake routine assessments and interventions aligned with goal setting.

Your responsibilities include liaising closely with therapists, support workers, and health and social care professionals, as well as acting as a liaison with patients, families, and carers, requiring excellent communication skills.

You will assist and support therapists in delivering agreed intervention programs at various locations to meet the needs of children with short and long-term disabilities or needs. The role involves working alongside therapists and independently executing approved care programs.

An administrative component involves organizing equipment, managing diaries, and creating therapy programs.

Applicants should have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Care, Teaching Assistant Level 3, or equivalent, with experience working with children and young people. A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use are required; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Join #TeamNottsHC, comprising over 11,000 dedicated colleagues committed to making a difference daily. We provide a wide range of healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire, from over 200 sites including community locations, hospitals, and secure environments.

We are one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands, hosting national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer various employee-led networks focusing on equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and more, supporting our diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is demonstrated through in-house occupational health and counselling services, supported by our dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is also dedicated to reducing carbon emissions, with a specialized Energy and Environmental team working towards compliance, improved environmental performance, and achieving net-zero targets.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Louisa Clough
• Job Title: Team Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]