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We currently have an opportunity for a compassionate, proactive, and motivated Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre. Our centre provides expert care and rehabilitation for individuals living with complex neurological conditions, including acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, and progressive neurological disorders.
As a Therapy Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping residents regain independence, improve quality of life, and achieve their personal goals. You'll work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language Therapists to support and deliver individualised treatment plans tailored to each person's unique needs.
About Active Neuro
Hothfield is part of Active Neuro, the recently launched specialist division of Active Care Group. Active Neuro is redefining specialist care for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological conditions. With significant investment across our services, we are combining clinical excellence, cutting-edge rehabilitation technology, and a 24/7 therapeutic model to create the most advanced neurorehabilitation pathway in the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and professional environment, where you'll be making a real and lasting difference in the lives of those we care for.
Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
What you'll be working:
This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The role:
As a Therapy Assistant, you will: Promote safety and protect the human rights of all residents in your care.
Carry out therapeutic assessments and deliver treatment programmes under the guidance of qualified therapists.
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team to support safe and timely discharges.
Provide resident-focused care that is safe, efficient, and aligned with both local and national standards.
Use your initiative while managing your caseload, keeping the supervising therapist informed as needed.
Conduct appropriate risk assessments of residents' capabilities and environments prior to interventions.
Monitor and evaluate resident progress, making appropriate changes to treatment plans within your scope of practice.
Educate residents and families on the correct and safe use of equipment, with support from registered therapists when required.
Empower residents and families to engage in self-management and make informed decisions about their care.
What you'll bring: Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting
A proactive, caring, and flexible approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
A commitment to upholding dignity, independence, and the highest standards of care
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.
What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays
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