Overview
37.5 HOURS PER WEEK (08.30 – 16.30 FULL-TIME) (£11.75 per hour/£22,912.50 per annum) This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals – The Oakleaf Group are seeking to recruit full-time Therapy Assistants. 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 Nursing team to maintain any therapy needs and facilitate programmes and interventions as directed by the off-site qualified therapists. The Therapy Assistant will liaise with nursing staff and unit management on site and receive direction from the off-site 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. The role is Monday – Friday however they may be the occasional event which extends outside the regular working hours therefore a degree of flexibility is advantageous. The roles are based at the main site in Hartwell, Northamptonshire, however the position is not exclusively fixed within one area and the successful applicant may be asked to work across any of the locations currently operated by The Oakleaf Group therefore a full driving licence is desirable. Benefits – Pension scheme – Flexibility within the role, which promotes creative rehabilitation – Sickness pay – CPD opportunities – Being part of one of the leading providers of Neuro rehabilitation in Northamptonshire – Regular supervision and support from a qualified Therapist – Free meals are provided during working hours. THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A LEAST 6 MONTHS CARE EXPERIENCE APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A POSTAL ADDRESS AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION —————————— CLOSING DATE: Friday 6th October 2023 —————————— FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Dr Caroline Knight, Head of Psychology and Therapeutic Programme —————————– Salary: £11.75 per hour Location: Northampton, NN7 2EY
