Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Responsibilities
1. Support therapy staff in the implementation of treatment programmes.
2. Carry out one-to-one and group interventions as directed by Senior Therapy staff.
3. Plan and facilitate group activities as directed by the Senior Therapists.
4. Develop rapport with clients to encourage their interest in skills.
5. Be aware of individual patients’ needs through communication with Therapy staff.
6. Observe general behaviour, ability and response of clients/patients to activities.
7. Have awareness of situations that may make clients/patients vulnerable or at risk.
8. Report any concerns immediately to Senior Therapy staff.
9. Respect clients/patients choices and confidentiality at all times.
10. Record interventions in an agreed format.
11. Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.
Administration
* Support the administration of the team as required.
* Complete necessary statistical information, e.g., daily diary sheets.
* Note any faulty equipment and inform qualified staff.
* Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.
Professional Duties
* Attend professional and team meetings as required.
* Undertake annual appraisal and contribute constructively to the supervision process.
* Comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing.
Pre-Employment Checks
* As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the cost will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
* Anyone directly employed to work in a care home or required to be deployed to a CQC‑registered care home is required to be fully COVID‑vaccinated unless exempt.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
* £8,000 relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
* Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
* Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
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