Therapies Assistant

NHS

  • Wood Green, North London
  • £29,651-31,312 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 hours ago
The post holder will support the work of the Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy teams in Haringey Learning Disabilities Partnership. The post holder will be responsible for activities delegated to them and will work without direct supervision but will have immediate access to a clinician for advice and direction as required.Assistants are expected to continually improve their knowledge and skills and develop collaborative working relationships with therapy colleagues to enhance patient care. Duties are varied and include direct patient contact, administrative, and housekeeping tasks.The postholder will be expected to have level 3 QCF/DIPLOMA/NVQ qualification in health and social care, have experience for working with people with a range of health needs and acquired core therapy competencies. Development opportunities are available for candidates who do not have the relevant level 3 qualifications, pending other essential criteria being evident from the application form/interview.Main duties of the jobThe postholder will be expected to:Manage a caseload delegated by cliniciansIndependently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseloadSupport therapists with complex cases as requiredWork in partnership with patients carers , the multidisciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.Participate in activities to improve the therapy services at HLDPProvide support to other team members and studentsWork flexibly according to patient and service needs.The post holder will have good communication skills.Adapt their communication skills to facilitate the patients understanding and expression.Be creative in use of therapy materialsundertake administrative duties including managing the organisation of training courses.have a basic theoretical knowledge and understanding of the range of difficulties associated with people with learning disabilities and of the appropriate approaches and techniques.As a result of experience and formal training, the post holder will work both indirectly and directly with adults with learning disabilities, their families, support workers etc to optimise the patient's skills, independence and quality of life.Be aware and sensitive to social, cultural and economic issuesAssist in the provision of training for staff and colleagues with support from therapists.About usHaringey Learning Disabilities Partnership is a friendly and welcoming integrated team. The service is made up of : Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists,Social workers Psychology, Psychiatry, Nursing and the Assessment and Intervention Team (AIT). As an integrated team, the service is busy and bustling, with staff going about their work, but generally able to give time to provide support to others when required.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum inclusive of HCAsContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number220-WHT-3368Job locations48 station road48 Station RoadWood GreenN22 7TYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see full Job description on next page
  • Participate in activities to improve the therapy services at HLDP
Provide support to other team members and studentsWork flexibly according to patient and service needs.The post holder will have good communication skills.Adapt their communication skills to facilitate the patients understanding and expression.Be creative in use of therapy materialsundertake administrative duties including managing the organisation of training courses.have a basic theoretical knowledge and understanding of the range of difficulties associated with people with learning disabilities and of the appropriate approaches and techniques.As a result of experience and formal training, the post holder will work both indirectly and directly with adults with learning disabilities, their families, support workers etc to optimise the patients skills, independence and quality of life.Be aware and sensitive to social, cultural and economic issuesAssist in the provision of training for staff and colleagues with support from therapists.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see full Job description on next page
  • Participate in activities to improve the therapy services at HLDP
Provide support to other team members and studentsWork flexibly according to patient and service needs.The post holder will have good communication skills.Adapt their communication skills to facilitate the patients understanding and expression.Be creative in use of therapy materialsundertake administrative duties including managing the organisation of training courses.have a basic theoretical knowledge and understanding of the range of difficulties associated with people with learning disabilities and of the appropriate approaches and techniques.As a result of experience and formal training, the post holder will work both indirectly and directly with adults with learning disabilities, their families, support workers etc to optimise the patients skills, independence and quality of life.Be aware and sensitive to social, cultural and economic issuesAssist in the provision of training for staff and colleagues with support from therapists.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
  • Excellent knowledge of word processing and IT skills
  • knowledge of safeguarding
  • Knowledge of local cultural, linguistic and demographic issues for adults with learning disabilities and their families.
  • experience of adults with learning disabilities (16+)
  • experience of at least 3 specific approaches; eg communication passports; visual timetables, Makaton signing, sensory approaches
  • working as part of a team
  • admin tasks including record keeping and note writing
  • supervision and goal setting with supervisor
Desirable
  • data collection
EssentialEssential
  • Good written communication
  • Good organisational skills
essentialEssential
  • knowledge of communication issues relevant to people with learning disabilities
  • Knowledge of a range of specific communication approaches/strategies relevant to adults with learning disabilities eg communication passports, communication books, Makaton signing, AAC
Desirable
  • basic knowledge of informal assessment techniques relevant for adults with Learning disabilities
essentialEssential
  • Excellent communication skills;ability to adapt communication to the needs of service users with limited understanding, challenging behaviour. Able to communicate complex information to specialist and non specialist staff.
  • applied for Licence to practice - HCPC & RCSLT
  • knowledge of Word, Powerpoint
Desirable
  • training relevant to client group eg Makaton, intensive interaction
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential
  • Excellent knowledge of word processing and IT skills
  • knowledge of safeguarding
  • Knowledge of local cultural, linguistic and demographic issues for adults with learning disabilities and their families.
  • experience of adults with learning disabilities (16+)
  • experience of at least 3 specific approaches; eg communication passports; visual timetables, Makaton signing, sensory approaches
  • working as part of a team
  • admin tasks including record keeping and note writing
  • supervision and goal setting with supervisor
Desirable
  • data collection
EssentialEssential
  • Good written communication
  • Good organisational skills
essentialEssential
  • knowledge of communication issues relevant to people with learning disabilities
  • Knowledge of a range of specific communication approaches/strategies relevant to adults with learning disabilities eg communication passports, communication books, Makaton signing, AAC
Desirable
  • basic knowledge of informal assessment techniques relevant for adults with Learning disabilities
essentialEssential
  • Excellent communication skills;ability to adapt communication to the needs of service users with limited understanding, challenging behaviour. Able to communicate complex information to specialist and non specialist staff.
  • applied for Licence to practice - HCPC & RCSLT
  • knowledge of Word, Powerpoint
Desirable
  • training relevant to client group eg Makaton, intensive interaction

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