Therapy Assistant

Essex Cares•Brentwood, NY

About The Position

ECL is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join its Havering, Essex team. Working under the direction of a Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist, the role supports individuals through specific activities that limit the effects of disability and promote independence in daily life. The Therapy Assistant provides practical support to help people overcome difficulties with day-to-day activities. The role works across the region in a range of settings, including customers’ homes, the local community, ECL buildings, and other business regions. It is a permanent position working 37 hours per week.

Requirements

Full driving licence and access to a car.
Relevant work experience within Occupational Therapy or a therapy-led/reablement service.
Interest in and knowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
Working towards or achieved Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Previous experience and commitment to supporting vulnerable people.
Caring and compassionate approach, with the ability to encourage and coach individuals in an enabling way.
Good written and verbal listening and communication skills.
Experience building positive working relationships with colleagues and customers.
Ability to work on own initiative and within professional boundaries.
Willingness to work flexibly in a changing work environment.
Ability to keep accurate customer records.

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
Use specific activities to limit the effects of disability and promote independence in daily life.
Provide practical support to help people overcome difficulties carrying out day-to-day activities.
Encourage and coach individuals in an enabling way.
Maintain accurate customer records.
Work across the region in customers’ homes, the local community, ECL buildings, and other business regions.

Benefits

55p paid per mile tax-free.
Up to 32 days annual leave a year, inclusive of bank holidays.
Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support.
Career development opportunities with access to paid-for qualifications.
Annual salary reviews.
Annual performance-related bonus.
Uniform, PPE, parking permits, and a company smartphone provided.
Enhanced DBS checks and renewals paid for by ECL.
Company pension through an enhanced contributory NEST scheme, with ECL contributing up to 6%.
Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield, paid for by ECL.
Employee Loyalty Scheme with long-service awards.
Employee referral program, with £350 for referring a friend.
Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
Access to Blue Light Card.
Mental health first aiders in every service.
Reimbursement of professional membership related to the role.