Therapy Assistant

Therapy Assistant Location: Cotswolds House, Duston Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 8.30am -4.30pm Salary: £12.81 per hour Cotswolds House, part of the Oakleaf Group, is a specialist brain injury rehabilitation service supporting adults with complex neurological needs. We are currently seeking a motivated and compassionate Therapy Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team on a full-time basis. Therapy Assistants work as an integral part of the Therapy Team. The role involves the planning, carrying out and evaluation of therapy programmes, facilitating sessions and the allocation/organisation of staff to ensure the successful implementation of the day to day programme. The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary team to support any therapy needs and facilitate rehabilitation programmes and interventions as directed by the qualified therapists. The Therapy Assistant will receive direction and support from the therapy team. There will also be an onus on delivering group sessions, therefore applicants must have confidence to manage and carry these out effectively. Therapy Assistants will be responsible for facilitating personal morning hygiene programmes on a regular basis, in order to support Occupational Therapy and other therapy disciplines. Benefits Pension schemeA supportive, values-driven working environmentSickness pay Comprehensive induction and ongoing trainingBeing part of one of the leading providers of ..... full job details .....