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Are you a passionate and dedicated Therapy Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Join Active Neuro Gateshead, a dynamic and innovative rehabilitation provider specialising in neurological disorders, spinal injuries and polytrauma, be part of a highly skilled team delivering specialist care both in our state-of-the-art Neuro Hub and in the community.
At Active Neuro Gateshead, we are committed to transforming lives through cutting-edge rehabilitation approaches and person-centred care. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to support individuals, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life. We take pride in our modern facilities, expert multidisciplinary teams, and commitment to innovation, ensuring that every client receives the highest standard of care tailored to their unique needs. Whether working within our Neuro Hub or delivering therapy in clients’ homes, you will be making a meaningful difference every day.
As a Therapy Assistant, you will play a key role in, treating, and supporting therapists with individuals with a wide range of conditions, helping them to achieve their maximum potential. This role offers a diverse caseload, working within our cutting-edge Neuro Hub and delivering high-quality therapy to clients in their homes and communities, and therefore a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
If you are an innovative Therapy Assistant looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join Active Neuro Gateshead and be part of a team dedicated to transforming lives through rehabilitation.
The Role:
Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Following a comprehensive treatment programme designed by therapists to treat clients following life changing catastrophic injury
- Manage own caseload working as an autonomous practitioner
- Demonstrate empathy with distressed clients, carers/ families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
- Undertake continuous professional development and invest in the team by promoting excellent skills and embedding innovation
- As a Therapy Assistant you have an opportunity to apply to a degree apprenticeship in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy following 2 years of service.
The full job description and person specification is attached
About You:
- Previous work experience working with people with catastrophic injuries
- Experience of working within a neurorehabilitation setting
- Polytrauma / amputee experience would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of the medico-legal system would be an advantage
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
What to look forward to:
