Woking & Sam Beare Hospice is pleased to announce the following position:
Therapy Assistant
We are a patient-centred charity providing palliative and end-of-life care to individuals with advanced, life-limiting illnesses in Northwest Surrey. We support patients, families, and carers both in the community and within our In-Patient Unit and Well Being Centre.
You will join a dedicated team of professionals making a real difference in the Surrey community.
"A beautiful setting, warm friendly staff and colleagues, and the gratitude of patients and their families motivate me every day. Our work is challenging but incredibly worthwhile."
Clinical Colleague
A successful Therapy Assistant will be able to:
* Support the therapy team by providing walking aids and equipment to patients assessed by qualified staff (Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists).
* Conduct follow-up visits to assist with rehab programmes and interventions as advised by senior therapists.
* Work flexibly within the therapy and wider hospice teams across community, inpatient, and Wellbeing services.
* Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team.
* Assist with administrative duties such as data collection, referrals, equipment ordering, and maintenance.
A successful candidate will have:
* Experience in a healthcare setting, inpatient or community.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Good computer literacy, especially MS Office.
* Willingness to learn and complete therapy assistant competencies.
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
* Empathy towards terminally ill patients.
* Full driving license, insurance, access to a vehicle, and ability to carry small equipment.
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for previous convictions.
We are committed to colleagues’ development and offer industry-leading benefits, including:
* Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days, increasing with service.
* Bike2Work Scheme: Tax-efficient bike purchases.
* Blue Light Discount Card: Discounts at 15,000 retailers.
* Clinical Supervision: Available for clinical staff.
* Death in Service: Financial support for families in case of death during employment.
* Discounted Therapies: Massages, reflexology, and Wellbeing Days.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential support, helpline, GP, counselling, and bereavement services.
* Enhanced Schemes: Sick pay, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
* Eye Care Vouchers: For eye tests and glasses.
* Flexible Working: Options including part-time roles.
* Free Parking: Opposite the hospice.
* On-site Café & Gardens: For meals and relaxation.
* Pension Scheme: Royal London with 4% employer contribution.
* Training & Development: Apprenticeships, qualifications, and more.
Closing date: 27th August 2025. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may occur before this date.
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