Position: Therapy Assistant (Maternity cover 9 months)
Care home: Tyne Grange
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8RR
Contract type: 40 hours per week
Rate: £12.21 per hour
Care home CQC rating: Outstanding
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.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
Our Therapy Assistants work alongside our in-house Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Activities Team to provide therapy treatments and rehabilitation programmes.
No two days will ever be the same, but 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.
You’re someone who also has:
* a kind and caring approach
* a sense of humour and fun
* a positive, can-do attitude
* lots of 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
We offer great rewards and perks including:
* 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
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 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.
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