Falls Prevention Physiotherapy Assistant

Job summary

ACCESS TO A CAR AND A CLEAN FULL DRIVING LICENCE IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS POSITION

If you have an interest in helping older people stay active and independent, and youve got a background in exercise delivery, then this role, working within our Falls Prevention team is for you!

The team is headed up by a physiotherapist and provides support to people in their own homes who are at risk of falling. The role is one that is both educational, raising awareness of falls risk factors and practical, delivering Otago-based exercise programmes.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to build strong connections both with organisational and community colleagues, and service users. A knowledge of falls risk factors is an advantage. You will be expected to travel across Hillingdon on a regular basis and therefore you must be a car driver and owner.

Successful applicants are required to have the qualification levels specified in the person specification. We welcome applicants from individuals wishing to further their knowledge and skills and to gain a recognised qualification, which we will support.

Main duties of the job

To work with people age 65+ to minimise their risk of falling and hospital admittance, through practical measures and short-term support.

Please refer to Job Description for full role details

About us

As a successful and dynamic organisation, Age UK HHB offers an exhilarating and ever-evolving workplace. Our senior management team excels at securing and maintaining contracts, constantly creating new opportunities for talented people like you! At Age UK, the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) serves as a hallmark of excellence for our advice services in social welfare law, demonstrating our commitment to accessibility, effective management, and the expertise of our staff in meeting diverse needs.

At Age UK HHB, we take equal opportunities seriously and encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, and more.

We dont just follow the law; we actively work to correct any imbalances we find, promoting a truly inclusive environment.

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Competitive pension with a 5% employer contribution
• Health plan
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Employer details

Employer name

Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent

Address

Townfield Community Centre

Townfield Road

Hayes

Middlesex

UB3 2EL

Employer's website

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hillingdonharrowandbrent/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent

Address

Townfield Community Centre

Townfield Road

Hayes

Middlesex

UB3 2EL

Employer's website

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hillingdonharrowandbrent/ (Opens in a new tab)

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