Therapy Assistant

Do you want to help people get back to being independent following a period of illness or injury? If so, then this could be the role for you.

As a therapy assistant, you will work as part of our multi-disciplinary team to assess client’s current function and work with others to provide rehabilitation and safe and timely discharge planning to enable clients to regain independence and safely return home.

You will be working within a therapy team of occupational therapists and physiotherapists holding a case load. This is a really rewarding role allowing you to see first hand the positive impact your role is having in getting people back to being independent and remaining at home.

You will have the opportunity to work across both our generic and dementia units. See our Intermediate Care Leaflet and Applicant Information to find out more about our services.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Can work independently and work autonomously to manage a case load effectively.
• Have effective communication skills
• Are positive and proactive.
• Have a full UK driving licence with own transport

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role follow the ‘Apply now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet the criteria above, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will be in person at Milton Grange on date to be confirmed but will be within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

The therapy role is a privilege and offers the chance to turn kindness into a career. How often are you able to support another human being to regain their independence? In this job you can every day.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For further information regarding this role, please contact Katherine Butler-Noll Service Coordinator 01273 335777 /07732826187 or Nicole Mende- Integrated Therapy Lead on 07821638418 or 01323 466466

For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!

“The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them.” Casey, Project Officer

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.