The role of a Physiotherapy Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves working under the guidance of a Physiotherapist to help residents reach their best possible physical condition. The assistant provides individualized physiotherapy services, maintains accurate records, and demonstrates excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Previous experience in a neuro-rehabilitation environment is advantageous.
Main duties of the job
As a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will work under the guidance of the Physiotherapist to help our residents get the most out of life by assisting them in reaching their best possible physical condition. You will be required to provide basic administrative tasks to maintain accurate records and an efficient service. You should be an empathetic and passionate individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, as well as a good knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. The company operates over 200 care homes and employs thousands of dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering the best possible care and support to their residents. Barchester Healthcare is known for its person-centered approach and for providing a rewarding and empowering work environment for its staff.
Job responsibilities
THE ROLEAs a Physiotherapy Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will work under the guidance of the Physiotherapist to make sure our residents get the most of out of life by helping them to reach their best possible physical condition. We'll look to you to provide individualised quality physiotherapy in line with current and evidence-based professional practice, as well our company policies.
You will be required to provide basic administrative tasks to maintain accurate records and an efficient service. You are an empathetic and passionate individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills who can demonstrate a good knowledge of anatomy and physiology. An interest in the subject field both within and outside the work environment is preferred. Previous experience in a neuro-rehab environment or similar would be advantageous.
ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Physiotherapy Assistant you'll need to have empathy, dedication and a can-do attitude. You will need NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards this qualification. With exposure to so many different areas of care, you will have the opportunity to build on your skills. Above all, you'll have a person-centred approach which means you always deliver the highest standards of care and support.
REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Refer a Friend bonus schemes.
If you'd like to use your experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* You will need NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards this qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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