Therapy Support Worker - Neuro/ Stroke | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 93,000; Full 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. You will support and run mobility, exercises and ADLs under therapists, and help rehabilitation for dependent patients.

The role involves 7-day working and collaboration with a MDT in a busy inpatient setting. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, service development, and delivering high-quality care across neuro and

Qualifications

• Band 3 Therapy Support Worker in Acute Neuro and Stroke
• Supports OTs and PTs to deliver high-quality therapy
• Works across neuro/stroke caseload as needed

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering high-quality therapy to patients.
• Assist patients with mobility practice, exercises and activities of daily living under supervision of therapists.
• Plan and run exercise groups for patients and assist with rehabilitation of dependent patients.
• Assist with administration to ensure smooth team operations.
• Participate in regular in-service training and contribute to service development.

Skills

Mobility support

Therapy exercises

ADLs training

Group exercise delivery

MDT collaboration

Job description

Therapy Support Worker - Neuro/ Stroke | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Nov 2026

£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, or pro rata where applicable

£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, or pro rata where applicable