Therapy Assistant

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Salary: £12.75 per hour + 3% Market Enhancement
Hours: 19 hours per week
Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Therapy Assistant to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a specialist neurological care setting in Hitchin. This part-time role is ideal for someone with experience or a strong interest in healthcare or therapy support who is looking to make a real difference in people’s lives.

You'll support therapy professionals in delivering high-quality, holistic rehabilitation to adults with neurological conditions, including individuals with life-limiting illnesses or complex needs.

• Support the therapy team to deliver person-centred rehabilitation care

• Promote service users' independence, rights, and personal preferences

• Work collaboratively to support cognitive, emotional, physical, and social needs

• Assist in monitoring service user progress and report key changes to therapists

• Support the use and fitting of therapy equipment, providing demonstrations where needed

• Liaise with families and carers to gather information and coordinate interventions

• Maintain accurate records using both paper and electronic systems

• Undertake admin tasks including referral handling and data entry

• Educated to GCSE level or with a QCF Level 2 (or equivalent) in health and social care

• Understanding of or experience in the health and social care sector

• Experience working in a care or therapy setting (desirable, not essential)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Able to work both as part of a team and independently

• Strong time management and organisational skills

• Comfortable using policies, procedures, and care documentation systems

Apply now to be part of a team that helps people rebuild their lives after neurological illness or injury.