Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Community Healthcare Assistant - Therapy

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant, to join our Redditch Neighbourhood Teams.

The role involves delivering both planned and urgent therapy support to our local adult population. You will be expected to contribute to high quality patient care, working closely with our Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapists as well as the wider Community Nursing team. Successful applicants will be professional and ambitious and willing to develop their skills to be able to be a responsive practitioner.

We visit patients in their homes and provide new starters with a structured induction package to build your confidence and competence. There will be many opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

This is a part time post working 30 hours per week.

Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. In addition to meet Home Office salary threshold you must have the significant experience to be offered top of the pay band AND work a minimum of 35.5 hours per week. The Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

If you would like to discuss this role, informally contact the Recruiting Manager found on the top right-hand side of the advert who will be happy to discuss the role in more detail.

Main duties of the job

The service works from 7:30am 18.300 pm, Monday to Sunday including bank holidays)

Under the direction of a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist carry out delegated duties to support the Therapy Service and implement programmes of intervention, which may include the provision of standard equipment and minor adaptations or treatment programmes.

While on duty you will either be working alone or alongside colleagues to support delegated tasks in line with Trust standards and core values. Each task will have been assessed by a qualified Health care professional. Tasks may include personal care, supporting daily activities, participating in manual handling and other allocated tasks such as setting up equipment, and recording observations. Clear and timely Communication is key to your role which may be in a verbal, non-verbal or written format to support patient centred care.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro rata part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9798-2100

Job locations

Orchard Place

Orchard Street

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7DP

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions
Knowledge of Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy

Desirable

Basic knowledge of disability equipment

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people, preferably in a caring environment

Desirable

Previous experience in a therapy setting working alongside therapists
Experience of working and liaising with staff from different disciplines

Additional Criteria

Essential

Able to cope under pressure
Compassion and empathy skills
Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
I understand the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to prioritise, plan and organise own time.
A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
Ability to cope effectively in stressful situations
I.T. Skills and competent in using a computer
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both
verbal and written formats

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-level, NVQ3) in Care and/or equivalent qualification or experience, otherwise
Level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE, NVQ2) in Care or equivalent qualification or experience and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post.
Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

GCSE English at Grade A-C or Grade 9-4

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions
Knowledge of Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy

Desirable

Basic knowledge of disability equipment

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people, preferably in a caring environment

Desirable

Previous experience in a therapy setting working alongside therapists
Experience of working and liaising with staff from different disciplines

Additional Criteria

Essential

Able to cope under pressure
Compassion and empathy skills
Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
I understand the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to prioritise, plan and organise own time.
A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
Ability to cope effectively in stressful situations
I.T. Skills and competent in using a computer
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both
verbal and written formats

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-level, NVQ3) in Care and/or equivalent qualification or experience, otherwise
Level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE, NVQ2) in Care or equivalent qualification or experience and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post.
Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

GCSE English at Grade A-C or Grade 9-4

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Orchard Place

Orchard Street

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7DP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Orchard Place

Orchard Street

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7DP

Employer's website

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