Healthcare Assistant - Therapy
The closing date is 09 April 2026
Job summary
Oak House provides rehabilitation and recovery services for adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties. Oak House has a supportive and motivated multi-disciplinary team that take pride in ensuring that patients have a positive experience during their admission. Being part of our experienced team would allow you the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills to assess and support patients to develop or re- build their skills and confidence in activities of daily living and accessing community activities. We will provide you with training and resources to develop a long term career, continual professional development and a range of support. You will be required to work 18.75hrs per week which could include a mixture of short days and 11.5 hr shifts to include; working days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. If you would like to discuss this role informally, get in touch with the Recruiting Manager, please see the top right-hand side of the advert.
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 doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Patient clinical record entries, and patient specific documentation.
Support the Occupational Therapist and Nurse in charge in completing delegated duties.
Maintain confidentiality, dignity, privacy and respect for patients at all times.
Complete nursing and physical observations, and functional assessments of patients.
Support with the development of therapy goals and person-centred care plans.
Support with the organisation and development of the Activity ward planner.
Delivering regular rehabilitation activity sessions and groups.
Supporting with reablement and liaise with community groups.
Assisting in house-keeping, domestic, and food preparation duties.
Escort patients from the ward to attend appointments and community activities ensuring their safety at all times.
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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Details
Date posted
26 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-2155
Job locations
Oak House
45 Barton Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 0AY
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Oak House
45 Barton Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 0AY
Employer's website
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