Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support worker to join our Stroke team.
As a Senior Therapy Support worker you will be assessing and treating patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital. You will be required to identify goals and provide rehabilitation to increase a patients independence and safety. You will be supported to provide physical, cognitive and psychology rehabilitation during your therapy sessions.
You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists (OT), Physiotherapists (PT) and other therapy support staff within the services.
You will be supported to develop the skills to work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies
IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records.
There is a commitment to support 7-day services, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system will be required.
As part of this role, you will be expected to work in an inpatient setting and in the community, within patients homes. You will be expected to have your own caseload and support the qualified staff with more complex cases. You will need to be able to manage your time effectively and independently.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached document for Senior Therapy Support Worker (Occupational Therapy) Job Description.
About us
As a trust we offer
onsite parking,
wellbeing hub
o counselling,
o onsite exercise classes,
o the royal mile (one mile circuit around the hospital grounds),
a number of refreshment outlets,
onsite post office
cash machines,
fruit and vegetable stall that visits throughout the week
outdoor seating areas to facilitate staff breaks.
As a department we offer:
apprenticeship schemes,
departmental emotional support,
regular catch ups with head of department
regular supervision
yearly appraisal
weekly whole team meetings
in-service training programmes
formal and informal support
wellbeing champion
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document for Senior Therapy Support Worker (Occupational Therapy) Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document for Senior Therapy Support Worker (Occupational Therapy) Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 3 A levels or Health and Science T-level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and functional skills (level 2)
- OR - as a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
- OR *the ability to start these qualifications within the first 6 months of employment*
Desirable
- NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Therapy Service.
- Experience of working with people & team work
- Experience of working in a caring role.
- Evidence of working flexibly & undertaking a variety of tasks.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work independently
- Aware of confidentiality issues
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently with patients with a range of medical conditions
- Awareness of effects of disability / illness, and the impact this has on an individual
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
- Access to transport
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement -
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 3 A levels or Health and Science T-level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and functional skills (level 2)
- OR - as a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
- OR *the ability to start these qualifications within the first 6 months of employment*
Desirable
- NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Therapy Service.
- Experience of working with people & team work
- Experience of working in a caring role.
- Evidence of working flexibly & undertaking a variety of tasks.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work independently
- Aware of confidentiality issues
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently with patients with a range of medical conditions
- Awareness of effects of disability / illness, and the impact this has on an individual
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
- Access to transport
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement -
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
