Job summary
The Physiotherapy Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves providing individualized physiotherapy care to residents under the guidance of the Physiotherapist. The role requires empathy, dedication, and a person-centered approach to ensure the highest standards of care and support. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and the opportunity to build on their skills in a diverse care setting.
Main duties of the job
As a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will work under the guidance of the Physiotherapist to help residents reach their best possible physical condition. You will be responsible for providing individualized quality physiotherapy, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring an efficient service. The role requires 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 care services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes, offering a range of care options including nursing, residential, and dementia care. Barchester is committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, and the Physiotherapy Assistant role is an integral part of this.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.31 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Harrow Weald
HA3 6BJ
Job description
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.
Job description
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
Essential
* You will need to have NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards this qualification. Previous experience in a neuro-rehab environment or similar would be advantageous.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* You will need to have NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards this qualification. Previous experience in a neuro-rehab environment or similar would be advantageous.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Harrow Weald
HA3 6BJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Harrow Weald
HA3 6BJ
Employer's website
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