An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Therapy Technician full‑time within the well‑established Allied Health Professions team across the Forensic Low Secure Services in Dartford (covering the Allington Centre, Tarenfort Centre and Brookfields Centre).
Therapy Technicians are recognised as essential, valued members of the multi‑disciplinary team. As a Therapy Technician you will work alongside Allied Health Professionals (Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, etc.) supporting them in the implementation of assessments and in delivering group and individual interventions.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the delivery of therapeutic interventions within the service under the supervision of a registered Allied Health Professional and in consultation with professionally registered members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Plan and provide flexible, service‑user‑centred, 1:1 or group activity‑based interventions that contribute to meeting the assessed needs of service users and the treatment service as outlined within their care plan.
* Facilitate therapeutic interventions for service users and carers as part of the multidisciplinary team.
* Undertake clinically related administration and assist with non‑clinical tasks to ensure the smooth running of the service for service users and their carers, guided by an appropriate senior colleague.
* Assist in the implementation and support of programmes and activities to support people in their independence and transition to the community.
* Support personal and clinical development opportunities through regular supervision, Personal Development Plans, and support for continual professional development activities.
Qualifications
* Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway.
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Apr 2026.
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