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We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated full-time Therapy Assistant to join the St Ives Community Rehabilitation Team based at Kings Hall, St Ives.
You will be fully supported by physiotherapists and occupational therapists delivering therapy to patients with primarily physical disabilities. The therapy service within the Community Rehabilitation Team provides rehabilitation, housing adaptations, moving and handling to adults over years and works alongside nurses, mental health practitioners, and other multi-disciplinary professionals in the Cambridgeshire area.
CPFT supports the Health Education England, Allied Health Professional, Support workforce framework, which provides structured learning for support workers and encourages career development.
Main duties of the job
Please note: for this role, you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You need a full UK driving license and use of a vehicle. Public transport is not reliable for this role, and you must confirm in your application that you meet these criteria.
We seek a self-motivated individual capable of working within the Community Rehabilitation team to provide high-quality care. Responsibilities include supporting mobility, exercises, activities of daily living (ADLs), providing equipment to facilitate independence, and reducing risks, along with falls prevention interventions where needed.
You will be supported by a registered professional to carry out assessments, treatments, and risk identification.
Our ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, sense of accountability, and the ability to work under pressure. This post is suitable for professionals with the right attributes to enhance our team.
Additional information
DVLA has reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries; for more details, visit the DVLA website.
Working for our organization
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care to improve health and wellbeing, supporting individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental health, physical health, forensic, learning disabilities, primary care, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research, and development.
We aim to recruit high-caliber candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all community sectors, especially under-represented groups including disabled people, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Note: We cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If sponsorship is not available for this role, your application will be rejected.
For more information about CPFT, visit our website.
Important: We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
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