Therapy Assistant (Maternity cover 9 months) When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Position: Therapy Assistant (Maternity cover 9 months) Care home: Tyne Grange Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8RR Contract type: 40 hours per week Rate: £12.21 per hour Care home CQC rating: Outstanding This is an exciting opportunity to join our in-house Therapy Team as our new Therapy Assistant at Tyne Grange care home in Newcastle upon Tyne. As a Therapy Assistant with us, you’ll work with our Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist to provide a high quality therapy service for the people we support. You’ll play a key role in empowering people to build their everyday living skills and maximise their independence. You’ll build relationships with the people you support, and see the progress they make through ongoing care, which is extremely rewarding. About Exemplar Health Care Tyne Grange is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. We support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including those who display behaviours of concern. 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. How to apply Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’. Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time