Overview
Therapy Assistant (Maternity cover 9 months) – Tyne Grange care home, Newcastle upon Tyne. Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8RR. Contract type: 40 hours per week. Rate: £12.21 per hour. Care home CQC rating: Outstanding.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our in-house Therapy Team as a Therapy Assistant at Tyne Grange care home in Newcastle upon Tyne. As a Therapy Assistant with us, you’ll work with our Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist to provide a high quality therapy service for the people we support. You’ll help empower people to build everyday living skills and maximise their independence, and you’ll build relationships with the people you support as you see their progress through ongoing care.
About Exemplar Health Care
Tyne Grange is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. We support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including those who display behaviours of concern. We offer stable and secure employment opportunities, great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
Role and Responsibilities
Our Therapy Assistants work alongside our in-house Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Activities Team to provide therapy treatments and rehabilitation programmes. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* providing a range of therapy interventions as part of the wider Therapy Team
* supporting people to achieve their personal goals
* maintaining accurate records for people receiving therapy interventions
* promoting choice, dignity and independence
* encouraging and supporting people to take part in social activities, both in and out of the home
About You
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
* a kind and caring approach
* a sense of humour and fun
* a positive, can-do attitude
* enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others
* creative thinking and sound organisational skills
* great listening and communication skills
We welcome applications from Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Trainees, and those with previous experience working in care or therapy.
What We Offer
* regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
* retail and lifestyle discounts
* free DBS check
* 24/7 counselling and support
* Blue Light Card eligibility
How To Apply
Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’. For an informal chat about joining us, call 01977 630830 or email POD2@exemplarhc.com. Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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