Therapy Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
We believe Provide is a great place to work, with a vision of providing a range of outstanding services to transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
We have an exciting new opportunities for a Therapy Assistant to join the rehabilitation team at Halstead Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Halstead Hospital is a 20 bedded community ward, delivering inpatient rehabilitation to patients stepping down from acute hospitals or stepping up from the community. The team delivers personalised goal-based rehabilitation to optimise function, independence, health and wellbeing. In collaboration with community colleagues in health, social care and voluntary agencies, the team plans timely discharge ensuring continuity of care and appropriate ongoing support as required.
We are keen to hear from experienced therapy assistants, or those who wish to start or progress in their careers to join our friendly established therapy team. These roles allow any therapist joining the organisation to apply their skills and really make a difference.
About us
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Eligible for NHS Pension
Job responsibilities
For any queries regarding the post please contact Alanah Clayton (Occupational Therapist - Team Lead) on 07580912032
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE level education or equivalent
Driving License
Essential
- Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in health / social care setting or equivalent
IT
Desirable
- Experience of using Systm One
IT
Desirable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook packages
Communication
Essential
- High standard or written English and verbal communication skills
Team Work
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Provide CIC
Address
Halstead Hospital
78 Hedingham Road
Halstead, Essex
CO9 2DL
