Physiotherapist Assistant - Hurlingham

• 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.

• 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

• 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……

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