Therapy Assistant

A fantastic opportunity is now available to join a specialist healthcare team in Peterborough as a Therapy Assistant.

Leaders in the field, the team provides excellent nursing and therapeutic support for people with complex neurological and health needs at their purpose-built, award-winning care centre.

In this role you will assist the therapy specialists in delivering high-quality treatment plans, helping to organise, carry out and support engagement in therapy sessions and other activities for patients at the centre. Together, you’ll help patients achieve positive outcomes in their wellbeing and quality of life.

Full training and further CPD opportunities will be provided, and you’ll be working under the supervision of an experienced on-duty therapist.

This is a permanent, full-time position for a Therapy Assistant.

Person specification:

(Essential) Previous experience working within therapies as a Therapy Assistant.(Essential) Ability to communicate positively and effectively with patients, families and team members(Essential) Good IT skills and proficient at using Microsoft Office applications(Essential) GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent functional skills qualifications(Desirable) Previous experience working within healthcare, ideally in a similar role

Benefits and enhancements include:

Free on-site parking25 days’ annual leave + bank holidaysHealth and wellbeing services through Westfield HealthBlue Light CardFunded enhanced DBSLong-service awards and recognition opportunitiesCareer development and salary progression opportunitiesAnd more