Physiotherapy Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Nottingham site comprises three units:

Millwood - Slow Stream Rehabilitation

Fernwood - High Dependency Neurological Care and Rehabilitation

Hazlewood - Neuro Residential

We provide comprehensive, patient-centred care to support residents in achieving their rehabilitation goals.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to grow your career in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, we would love to hear from you!

Our Nottingham site comprises three units:

Millwood - Slow Stream Rehabilitation

Fernwood - High Dependency Neurological Care and Rehabilitation

Hazlewood - Neuro Residential

We provide comprehensive, patient-centred care to support residents in achieving their rehabilitation goals.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to grow your career in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, we would love to hear from you!

What you'll be working:

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What you'll be doing:

• Support residents in their rehabilitation journey, enabling them to achieve their maximum independence.
• Participate in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care and treatment plans.
• Assist with therapeutic activities, including exercises and mobility programs, as directed by physiotherapists.
• Facilitate communication and engagement in daily activities.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Undertake tasks such as clinical observations and activity support, ensuring competency and training requirements are met.
• Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level II (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Experience

Essential

• At least one year of experience in one of the following areas: rehabilitation, physical disability, brain injury, neuro-disability, or mental health.
• A passion for working with vulnerable adults and a commitment to improving their quality of life.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility, patience, and the ability to handle challenging situations with a calm demeanour.

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

Active Care Group

Address

Nottingham Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG15 7RR

Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)