Home First Therapy Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting individuals in their homes after hospital discharge, helping them regain independence and achieve personal goals. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will manage a delegated caseload, deliver person-centred therapy, and undertake assessments within your competency. The position focuses on improving outcomes and reducing reliance on long-term care, providing an opportunity to develop clinical skills in a community setting.
Essential criteria
- Relevant Level 3/4 qualification in Health & Social Care or a related healthcare subject.
- GCSE (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent in English and Maths.
Desirable criteria
- Level 5 qualification/apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
- Experience working in health, social care or community services.
- Experience working within a therapy or multidisciplinary team.
- Experience promoting independence and supporting rehabilitation.
- Experience educating or supporting patients, carers or colleagues.
- Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and manage risk appropriately.
- Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day service
- Full driving licence/access to a vehicle
- Experience managing a delegated caseload and working independently.
- Experience of working with people with long term conditions
- Experience managing a delegated caseload and working independently.
- Relevant Level 3/4 qualification in Health & Social Care or a related healthcare subject.
- GCSE (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Level 5 qualification/apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
- Experience working in health, social care or community services.
- Experience working within a therapy or multidisciplinary team.
- Experience promoting independence and supporting rehabilitation.
- Experience educating or supporting patients, carers or colleagues.
- Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and manage risk appropriately.
- Ability to work flexibly across a 7 day service
- Full driving licence/access to a vehicle
- Experience managing a delegated caseload and working independently.
- Experience of working with people with long term conditions
- Experience managing a delegated caseload and working independently.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 11d ago · Closes in 4d
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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Home First Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
Be part of something new and make a real difference.
We are excited to launch our new countywide Home First service on 1 September 2026 and are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Therapy Assistants to join our growing team.
Working alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support people in their own homes following hospital discharge, helping them regain confidence, maximise independence and achieve their personal goals. You will manage your own delegated caseload, delivering person-centred therapy and reablement interventions, undertaking assessments within your competency framework, and supporting people to live safely and independently at home.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people, thrives in a community setting and wants to be part of an innovative service focused on improving outcomes and reducing reliance on long-term care.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a brand-new Home First service from day one.
- Help people regain independence and live well in their own homes.
- Work within a supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team.
- Develop your clinical skills across a broad range of physical, cognitive and functional inte
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