Physiotherapist Assistant - Hurlingham

Physiotherapist Assistant – Part Time

£13.48 per hour

24 hours per week (3 days a week)

KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in June 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining.

We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

About the opportunity

As a Physiotherapist Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Physiotherapist in the delivery of individual and group rehabilitation and exercise sessions.
• Supporting residents with prescribed mobility exercises, stretches, and the safe use of mobility aids.
• Helping residents achieve personal mobility and functional goals in line with their care plans.
• Promoting and encouraging safe mobility and posture throughout the home.
• Encouraging residents to remain active and engaged in daily activities that support mobility.
• Collaborating with nursing and care teams to integrate therapeutic movement into residents’ daily routines.
• Observing and accurately reporting changes in residents' physical conditions to the Physiotherapist or wider clinical team.
• Ensuring that all documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with GDPR and CQC regulations.
•  General Duties
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of group exercise classes suited to residents’ needs, including seated and standing formats.
• Provide encouragement and reassurance to residents during therapy sessions.
• Contribute to progress tracking by monitoring resident engagement and providing feedback to the Physiotherapist.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to promote mobility and reduce the risk of falls.
• Attend training, supervision, and reflective practice to support professional development.
• Adhere to all KYN policies and procedures, including health and safety and infection control.
• Clinical
• Work under the clinical supervision of the Physiotherapist to assist in implementing treatment plans.
• Apply a basic understanding of mobility support and physiotherapy principles.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of resident participation and outcomes in therapy sessions.
• Participate in handovers and team discussions to ensure continuity of care.
• Gain appropriate consent before supporting residents in mobility or exercise tasks.
• Promote the dignity, privacy, and choices of each resident during therapy interventions.

About you

• Qualifications
• Essential criteria
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in a health, care, or support role
• Willingness to undertake relevant in-house and external training
• Desirable criteria
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Manual handling, falls prevention or mobility training
• Skills and Experience
• Essential criteria
• Experience supporting older people in a care, rehabilitation, or physiotherapy-related setting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A compassionate, encouraging, and motivational approach
• Ability to follow care and therapy plans accurately
• Ability to observe and report changes clearly and effectively
• A team player who is also able to work independently under supervision

About our commitment to you

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
• And much more……

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit www.kyn.co.uk/careers

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

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