Position
Therapy Assistant
Location
Maypole Grove, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 4LP
Contract type
Full Time 40 Hours Per Week
Rate
£12.71 Per Week
Care home CQC rating
Rated ‘Good’ by CQC
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our in‑house Therapy Team as our new Therapy Assistant at Maypole Grove care home in Kings Heath, Birmingham.
About Exemplar Health Care
Maypole Grove is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
We support adults living with complex mental health needs, neuro‑disabilities and physical disabilities.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
Our Therapy Assistants work alongside our in‑house Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Activities Team to provide therapy treatments and rehabilitation programmes.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
* providing a range of therapy interventions as part of the wider Therapy Team
* supporting people to achieve their personal goals
* maintaining accurate records for people receiving therapy interventions
* promoting choice, dignity and independence
* encouraging and supporting people to take part in social activities, both in and out of the home
About you
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’re someone who also has:
* a kind and caring approach
* a sense of humour and fun
* a positive, can‑do attitude
* lots of enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others
* creative thinking and sound organisational skills
* great listening and communication skills
We welcome applications from Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Trainees, and those with previous experience working in care or therapy.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
* regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
* retail and lifestyle discounts
* free DBS check
* 24/7 counselling and support
* Blue Light Card eligibility
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. The employer is unable to sponsor visa or employment status changes.
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