Therapy Support Worker - Neuro/ Stroke

Transformation Unit; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join the Acute Neuro and Stroke Therapy Team at Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury. The role supports Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, contributing to 7-day working and patient rehabilitation.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality therapy, assist with mobility, and participate in service development initiatives while supporting patients across the

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a caring profession.
• Ability to motivate, facilitate and lead patients in a group environment.
• Good verbal and written communication. Able to listen and develop rapport with patients and relatives.
• Willingness to work flexibly and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobility practice, exercises and activities of daily living under therapists' guidance.
• Run exercise groups for patients and aid rehabilitation of dependent patients.
• Support in administration to ensure smooth running of the team.

Skills

Experience in caring profession

Group leadership

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Basic literacy & numeracy

Job description

Main area Therapy Support Worker Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: Expected to contribute to 7 day working Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Expected to contribute to 7 day working) Job ref 344-5079DBH

Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kent and Canterbury Hospital Town Canterbury Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59

Therapy Support Worker - Neuro/ Stroke

Band 3

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Support Worker to join our Acute Neuro and Stroke Therapy Team, currently based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital

The acute neuro ward supports patients who have sustained or are being investigated for new onset neurological conditions and the stroke Therapy Team specialises in the assessment and rehabilitation of patients who have suffered a stroke to optimise their recovery and improve their quality of life . The role will work across these teams according to patient caseload and need.

The post-holder would support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering a high quality of therapy to patients.

As part of the inpatient therapy workforce the post holder will be expected to contribute to 7 day working.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker you will be part of a Therapy team comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Support Workers. The successful applicant will be a valued member of the team, working alongside the MDT, under direction of the therapists as they strive to provide high quality care through effective team work.

The job will involve helping patients with mobility practice, exercises and activities of daily living such as getting washed and dressed under the guidance and direction of trained therapists. You will support and run exercise groups for patients and help with the trained therapists with the rehabilitation of the more dependent patients. There is also an element of admin to this role to ensure the smooth running of the team.

There is regular in-service training provided by both therapies and other MDT members.

As a therapy team we are constantly involved in service development and the post holder will be involved alongside the therapy team in new projects, service developments and initiatives to ensure best practice at all times.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Applications are welcome from candidates who already hold an independent right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship, such as those on a Dependent Partner/Spouse visa. However, we are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship now or in the future, including those currently holding a Graduate Visa (Post-Study Work Visa) where ongoing sponsorship would be required to continue employment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic IT Skills

Skills and Experience

• Experience of working in a caring profession.
• Ability to motivate, facilitate and lead patients in a group environment as group leader.
• Able to listen and develop rapport with patients and relatives. Willingness to work flexibly. Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a multidisciplinary team. Effective team player
• Good verbal and written communication. Able to listen and develop rapport with patients and relatives. Willingness to work flexibly. Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a multidisciplinary team. Effective team player
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective team player
• To have an understanding of the role of therapy.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Drive and enthusiasm

Personal/Professional Attributes

• Confident, assertive, reliable and responsible.
• Polite, respectful and friendly.
• Calm, sensitive and empathic disposition.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Able to use and take initiative to seek additional work to assist the team as a whole (e.g. team administration tasks, being the first point of contact for patients, families and other health professionals)
• Assisting in the maintenance of service equipment.
• Kind and Caring

Other Requirements

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s Vision, Mission and Values.
• Independently able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites

There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a local Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website . The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.

We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date.

We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

To help us manage recruitment effectively, we use an application limit and we will close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications and the limit is met.

Name Katy Sampson Job title Inpatient Therapy Site Lead KCH Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07825 054160 Additional information

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