Therapy Assistant – Neuro-Rehabilitation

Job summary

If you're looking for a role that's both meaningful and full of opportunities to grow, you might find your next step with us.

We're excited to welcome a Therapy Assistant (Band 3) into our friendly, well-established team.

You'll be joining an established, supportive Multidisciplinary Team providing rehabilitation to people with neurological conditions in their own homes. We work across the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service and the Early Supported Discharge for Stroke service, helping patients regain independence and achieve the goals that matter most to them.

The Therapy Assistant role is pivotal, and you will work closely together with all of the other team members to support patients' rehabilitation, manage their neurological condition and achieve their goals.

As part of the role, you'll visit patients in their homes and in community settings, so access to your own vehicle is essential. After a thorough induction, you'll deliver rehabilitation and education sessions both independently and alongside other team members. Your day-to-day work will be varied and tailored to each patient's needs.

You'll be joining a team with a wealth of specialist knowledge, links and experience, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop within neurological rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

The ethos of the team is:

A team of neuro rehabilitation specialists assisting people to manage their neurological condition and achieve their goals, in their chosen environment, aiming towards greater independence in everyday life.

The role is full time at 37.5 hours per week, though we're very happy to consider applicants who are looking for part-time hours.

To deliver patient facing rehabilitation programmes as guided by therapists. Examples include:

• exercise programmes
• cognitive and visual rehabilitation
• speech and language exercises
• supporting patients to self-monitor blood pressure
• mindfulness
• equipment reviews
• support nursing colleagues with completion of stroke reviews

Other non-patient facing tasks include:

• preparation of paperwork for patients referred to the team
• ordering equipment / collecting from equipment stores
• calling patients to book / change appointments
• supporting with audits
• liaison and referrals to other services
• motivating patients to participate in rehabilitation programmes and liaise with relevant professionals within the team and in wider services such as GP practices, Social Services and the Stroke Association

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS1106-C

Job locations

7-9 Cremyll Road

Reading

RG1 8NQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• Experienceofworkinginateam
• Some knowledge of the role of rehabilitation and desire to work in a multidisciplinaryteam to support patients.
• UKdrivinglicenseholder withaccesstoavehicletodriveforworkpurposes.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• Experienceofworkinginateam
• Some knowledge of the role of rehabilitation and desire to work in a multidisciplinaryteam to support patients.
• UKdrivinglicenseholder withaccesstoavehicletodriveforworkpurposes.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• GCSE level C or equivalent in English
• Willing and able to undertake the Trust Care Certificate

Desirable

• Human Biology
• IT
• NVQ 2 or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous reliable employment
• Experience of working as a member of a team.
• Experience of working under direction

Desirable

• Experience in caring environment
• Experience in working in a community setting
• Experience working with the public
• Previous experience in NHS therapy service
• Experience of liaising with Social Care in the UK

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of the therapy and/or rehabilitation
• Good written and spoken English
• Understand the importance of confidentiality, dignity and privacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to listen well
• Able to demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and colleagues
• Able to communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
• Able to work effectively under supervision as part of a team
• Able to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor
• Willing / able to undertake Development Programme or equivalent / relevant training
• Approachable and helpful
• Empathetic
• Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders and disabilities
• Flexible / adaptable
• Good organisational skills
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Good time management
• An awareness of neurological conditions
• Willing and able to assist a person with their personal care

Desirable

• Willing and able to assist a person with their personal care
• Appropriate use of Initiative, but know own limitations
• Knowledge of human Biology
• Basic knowledge of the benefits of rehabilitation

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Occupational Health Clearance
• DBS clearance
• Able to travel efficiently between multiple sites
• Car driver

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• GCSE level C or equivalent in English
• Willing and able to undertake the Trust Care Certificate

Desirable

• Human Biology
• IT
• NVQ 2 or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous reliable employment
• Experience of working as a member of a team.
• Experience of working under direction

Desirable

• Experience in caring environment
• Experience in working in a community setting
• Experience working with the public
• Previous experience in NHS therapy service
• Experience of liaising with Social Care in the UK

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of the therapy and/or rehabilitation
• Good written and spoken English
• Understand the importance of confidentiality, dignity and privacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to listen well
• Able to demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and colleagues
• Able to communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
• Able to work effectively under supervision as part of a team
• Able to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor
• Willing / able to undertake Development Programme or equivalent / relevant training
• Approachable and helpful
• Empathetic
• Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders and disabilities
• Flexible / adaptable
• Good organisational skills
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Good time management
• An awareness of neurological conditions
• Willing and able to assist a person with their personal care

Desirable

• Willing and able to assist a person with their personal care
• Appropriate use of Initiative, but know own limitations
• Knowledge of human Biology
• Basic knowledge of the benefits of rehabilitation

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Occupational Health Clearance
• DBS clearance
• Able to travel efficiently between multiple sites
• Car driver

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

7-9 Cremyll Road

Reading

RG1 8NQ

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

7-9 Cremyll Road

Reading

RG1 8NQ

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)