Overview
Therapy Assistant - Neighbourhood Rehabilitation – 37.5 hours per week. Based at Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S Yorkshire. The role is part of the Neighbourhood Rehabilitation Service within an NHS Foundation Trust and involves working with patients in their homes and spot-purchased nursing care homes. Hours may include weekends and bank holidays. Visa sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route is subject to salary thresholds and working hours.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists across Neighbourhood Teams.
* Provide high standards of safe, compassionate care to maximise rehabilitation potential.
* Introduce and maintain meaningful therapeutic relationships; communicate effectively with patients, families and carers.
* Take initiative within your competence to support service users to reach their potential; coordinate duty rota, distribute shifts, and daily visits to support workers within the team.
* Contribute to planning and delivery of care plans; organise activities and provide support for longer-term health goals (e.g., diabetes, obesity, smoking cessation).
* Undertake physical aspects of care (moving and handling, use of equipment such as hoists or wheelchairs) and follow safety guidelines.
* Manage de-escalation of aggression in line with Trust policy and training; follow local clinical policies, care plans and risk assessments.
* Attend to service users’ personal care needs and participate in flexible rostering to provide 24/7/365 care where appropriate.
* Maintain accurate communications with the MDT and log relevant clinical information as required.
Qualifications and Training
* Essential: GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent; NVQ/RQF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (or Level 2 with demonstrated Level 3 competencies); Care Certificate or willingness to achieve within 12 weeks.
* Desirable: Level 4 in Health & Social Care; experience in the specialty area; willingness to study toward Level 4.
* Mandatory training and ongoing professional development in service user safety, violence and aggression management, moving and handling, and related areas.
Experience
* Experience in providing personal care and working in a caring environment at band 2 or equivalent.
* Experience working in a team, with the ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team; strong initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills; commitment to user/carer involvement.
Personal and Professional Attributes
* Responsive attitude; appropriate dress for the environment.
* Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day (reasonable adjustments considered for disability).
* A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years and ability to meet Occupational Health requirements (with reasonable adjustments).
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills; ability to manage time and workload effectively; confidentiality and trust.
Additional Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required in line with Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
* Location: Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S Yorkshire, S70 3RD.
* Reference: C9378-B2214. Band 3, Permanent, Full-time with flexible working options.
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