Therapy Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation facility in Birmingham is seeking a compassionate Therapy Technician to support individualised treatment plans for residents with neurological conditions. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare and a proactive, caring approach. This full-time role will involve working closely with physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, training opportunities, and health plans.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting.
• A commitment to upholding dignity, independence, and the highest standards of care.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic assessments and deliver treatment programmes under guidance.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor and evaluate resident progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and caring approach

Teamwork

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, proactive, and motivated Therapy Technician to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Birmingham.

Our centre provides expert care and rehabilitation for individuals living with complex neurological conditions, including acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, and progressive neurological disorders.

As a Therapy Technician, you'll play a key role in helping residents regain independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal goals. You'll work closely with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, supporting the delivery of individualised treatment plans tailored to each person's unique needs. You will also be expected to work independently with patients following clinical guidance and delegation from the supervising therapist.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and professional environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support at Hunters Moor.

Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

What you'll be working:

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The role:

As a Therapy Technician, you will:

• Promote safety and protect the human rights of all residents in your care.
• Carry out therapeutic assessments and deliver treatment programmes under the guidance of qualified therapists.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team to support safe and timely discharges.
• Provide resident-focused care that is safe, efficient, and aligned with both local and national standards.
• Work independently with patients following clear clinical guidance and supervision from Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
• Use your initiative while managing your caseload, keeping the supervising therapist informed as needed.
• Conduct appropriate risk assessments of residents' capabilities and environments prior to interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate resident progress, making appropriate changes to treatment plans within your scope of practice.
• Educate residents and families on the correct and safe use of equipment, with support from registered therapists when required.
• Empower residents and families to engage in self-management and make informed decisions about their care.

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting
• A proactive, caring, and flexible approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• A commitment to upholding dignity, independence, and the highest standards of care
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group