Therapy Assistant – Neuro-Rehabilitation

Job summary

A band 3 role for a Therapy Assistant in Neuro Rehabilitation has become available in the Community Based Neuro Rehab Team based in the Reading area. The role is for 37.5 hours per week.

The team sees patients for Community Neuro rehabilitation and on the Earlier Supported Discharge for Stroke service.. We are a well-respected team consisting of Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Stroke Rehab Nurses, Administrators and Therapy Assistants.

The role is community based and you will need to drive to patients' houses and other community sites to deliver rehabilitation on an individual basis following relevant induction.

Rehabilitation is delivered to patients with both improving and deteriorating Neurological conditions. Working with our patients can be extremely rewarding but does require sensitivity at times and can on occasional feel challenging, for which there is support from the team and a robust supervision structure.

The Therapy assistant role is pivotal to the team and will include providing independent and joint face to face therapy sessions together with completing administrative tasks to support the team.

The team is well established, and individuals have expert knowledge and experience which can be used to support you to develop your skills within neurological rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

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

• exercise programmes

• cognitive and visual rehabilitation

• speech and language exercises

• taking blood pressure readings

• mindfulness

• community access visits

• equipment reviews

Other non-patient facing tasks include:

• preparation of paperwork for patients referred to the team

• co-ordinating the team to include meeting related admin and overview of patient flow

• ordering equipment / collecting from equipment stores

• calling patients to book / change appointments

• supporting with audits

• liaison and referrals to other services

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

FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

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-A

Job locations

Community Based Neuro Rehab Team

Reading

RG1 8NQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

1. Experience of working in a tea
2. Some knowledge of the role of rehabilitation and desire to work in a multidisciplinary team to support patients.

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:

1. Experience of working in a tea
2. Some knowledge of the role of rehabilitation and desire to work in a multidisciplinary team to support patients.

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

Community Based Neuro Rehab Team

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

Community Based Neuro Rehab Team

Reading

RG1 8NQ

Employer's website

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