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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Physiotherapist Assistant Learning Disabilities

The closing date is 11 February 2026

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Job summary

Interview will be held on 20th Feb 2026

Band 3Physiotherapy Assistantwith theLearningDisabilityTeambased atErleghhouse, University of Readingand working in thecommunity.This is a part time role, 17 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working pattern negotiable.

Youwill be part of amulti-disciplinaryteamthatispassionate about improving the health and lifestylesof peoplewithdisabilities.

Your role will betoassist thephysiotherapistindeliveringtreatmentprogrammesdevisedto improve andmaintainthe health andphysical abilitiesofour clients.The ideal candidatewill be caring,empatheticand confident to workin apractical roleworking directly with clients.

Main duties of the job

  • To carry out treatment & exercise programmes under the supervision of a physiotherapist, informing the physiotherapist of the patient's response and planning and implementation of ongoing care with supervision.

  • To be able to motivate andencouragepatients through effective communication skills.

  • To liaise and work jointly with the Physiotherapist and otherprofessionals in the teamas requiredto meet the clients'overall healthneeds

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum, pro rata (Incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-CFS656-A

Job locations

Erlegh House, University of Reading, Earley Gate

Whiteknights Road

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:

  1. Car Driver/access to own vehicle

  1. Good communicationand interpersonal skills

  1. The desire to work with people with learning disabilities

  1. Confident with IT equipment

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Julie Willis on 07899915382or email:julie.willis@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:

  1. Car Driver/access to own vehicle

  1. Good communicationand interpersonal skills

  1. The desire to work with people with learning disabilities

  1. Confident with IT equipment

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Julie Willis on 07899915382or email:julie.willis@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • GCSE level C or equivalent in English

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience in caring environment
  • Experience in administrative duties and use of computer
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work effectively under supervision as part of a team
  • Good organisational skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Car Driver/access to own vehicle
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • GCSE level C or equivalent in English

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience in caring environment
  • Experience in administrative duties and use of computer
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work effectively under supervision as part of a team
  • Good organisational skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Car Driver/access to own vehicle

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Erlegh House, University of Reading, Earley Gate

Whiteknights Road

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Erlegh House, University of Reading, Earley Gate

Whiteknights Road

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Health Team Lead

Julie Willis

julie.willis@berkshire.nhs.uk

07899915382

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum, pro rata (Incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-CFS656-A

Job locations

Erlegh House, University of Reading, Earley Gate

Whiteknights Road

Reading

RG6 6BZ


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