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Therapy Assistant - JCR

East Sussex County CouncilBexhill🇬🇧United Kingdom

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SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationBexhill, United Kingdom

Job description

Are you ready to help a person with their therapy needs so they can stay independent at home? If the answer is yes, this is the job for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join our expanding and developing therapy service in the Bexhill, Hastings and Rother area. With a focus on delivering high standards of care and rehabilitate individuals, you will be responsible for implementing and recording assessments, liaising with other professionals, demonstrate how to use the equipment or follow an exercise programme, order and prescribe required equipment and keep accurate records on databases.

As part of the JCR Team, you will work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Support Workers.

Joint Community Rehabilitation Service (JCR) is an integrated countywide domiciliary service. It is delivered by Adult Social Care (ASC) and East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT). The JCR team were Highly Commended at the Great British Care Awards.

This is a rewarding role that allows you to see first hand the positive impact working as part of the Therapy Team has in promoting independence, and maximising health and wellbeing in the persons own home.

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Can plan and organise a varied workload for themselves and others
  • Have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
  • Have the ability to provide a professional and caring service
  • Have a commitment to professional and personal development
  • Can demonstrate how they would meet the travel requirements of the role
Please download the below documents for more information:
To apply for this role, follow the ‘Apply now’ button above to upload your CV with a Supporting Statement. When writing your Supporting Statement be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification 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 held face to face at Ward B, Bexhill Hospital, Hollier's Hill, BN40 2DZ 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. 

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

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Donna Warren, Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist on donna.warren@eastsussex.gov.uk
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