Job summary This role as a Therapy Assistant at Lakefields Neurological Centre in Chigwell provides an opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team and support the delivery of therapy programmes for individuals with complex neurological conditions.
The successful candidate will assist qualified therapists in delivering tailored interventions to help service users maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life.
Main duties of the job As a Therapy Assistant, you will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, SALT and Dietitians to assist and deliver planned therapy programmes.
You will be responsible for carrying out therapeutic interventions within a one-to-one and group setting, creating rapport with service users to increase engagement, promote recovery and encourage independence.
You will also participate in the evaluation of service provisions and activities, making necessary adjustments to service users' plans under supervision.
About us Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees, providing a range of healthcare services across Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors.
As part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, there are opportunities for growth and development within the organisation.
Job description Job responsibilities Join the team at Lakefields Neurological Centre in Chigwell and enjoy a rewarding career as you provide care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by a neurological or mental health condition for which challenging behaviour may be the leading impairment.
You will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, SALT and Dietitians to assist and deliver planned therapy programmes, which aim to support, develop and/or restore service users level of functioning, including mobility, self-care, productivity, leisure, and day-to-day activities.
Reporting to qualified Therapists, you will support service users as they embark on the recovery journey to work towards their goals.
You will prepare and assist individual and group therapeutic activities.
You will be responsible for carrying out therapeutic interventions within a one-to-one and group setting.
This will see you create one-to-one rapports to increase engagement, promote recovery and encourage independence as you support service users with prescribed practices that are tailored to their needs.
As a Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for participation in the evaluation of service provisions and activities and will ensure all sessions are observed, reported and recorded.
Under supervision, you will make necessary adjustments to service users plans according to their changing needs and abilities.
As a Therapy Assistant you will be: Undertaking basic procedures as instructed by a qualified therapist respecting the clients privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs.
Reporting any change in service user condition, circumstances or response to treatment appropriately and immediately.
Maintaining effective communication within the team and between clients, visitors and colleagues.
Ensuring written/computerised documentation is accurate and complete.
Handling and exchanging information with care and sensitivity maintaining clinical confidentiality at all times.
Attending in service training and development to learn techniques required to support the senior colleagues.
Assisting with ensuring a safe environment.
Committed to helping individuals regain their maximum independence.
Compliance with legislative procedures.
Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire and Manual Handling.
Compliance with Elysium policies and procedures.
To be successful in this role, you will have: GNVQ 3 or evidence of willingness to undergo training.
Experience working in a care and or therapy environment.
Demonstrate ability to successfully complete in service training and development programme to learn techniques required to support therapists in providing high quality resident care.
Able to understand and follow instructions accurately and to learn new skills quickly.
Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to work effectively as part of a team.
Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and implication of non- compliance.
Where you will be working: Location: Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6HH Lakefields Neurological Centre will be a 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life.
The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care.
Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment.
There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens.
What you will get: Annual salary of £23, The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
Pension contribution to secure your future.
Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care.
With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment.
It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users.
All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential GNVQ 3 or evidence of willingness to undergo training, experience working in a care and/or therapy environment, ability to complete in-service training and demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.