Part Time Therapy Assistant

Join the team at The Bridge in Middlesborough 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. This ..., As a Part Time Therapy Assistant at Elysium Healthcare, you will embark on a rewarding career, providing care, therapeutic, and rehabilitation support to individuals affected by neurological or mental health conditions characterized by challenging behaviors. Your role involves collaborating with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Dietitians to implement planned therapy programs that enhance the users mobility, self-care, productivity, leisure, and daily activities. Reporting to qualified therapists, your duties include supporting users on their recovery journeys, preparing and guiding individual and group therapeutic activities, and conducting therapeutic interventions in both one-on-one and group settings. The role emphasizes establishing rapport with users to promote engagement, recovery, and independence through tailored therapeutic practices. Additionally, you will participate in evaluating service provisions and make necessary adjustments
to users' plans under supervision. Effective communication, respecting clients' privacy, dignity, cultural, and religious beliefs, and maintaining clinical confidentiality are crucial components of this role.

Elysium Healthcare, employing over 8,000 people, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care through over 90 services across England and Wales. These services cover various sectors, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, providing significant opportunities for personal growth and movement within the organisation. Being part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium Healthcare is connected to a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees, reinforcing their extensive reach and comprehensive approach to health services. They emphasize providing a safe and nurturing environment where care is personalized, ensuring each individual is at the heart of their operations. Elysium Healthcare follows stringent recruitment guidelines and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment while promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. All potential candidates are subject
to a DBS disclosure, ensuring commitment to safety and care standards.