Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Knowsley Community therapy service, for a band 3 therapy assistant that will support the Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists and Assistant practitioners within the team. We are looking for an enthusiastic,adaptable and committed individual to join our team. The post holder will provide therapeutic input to patients working with patients who require rehabilitation with the aim of increasing their independence in their own home. The post holder will work directly with patients following rehab plans set by therapists and supporting with daily therapy expectations. Currently we are looking for 22.5hrs however there may be opportunities to increase the working hours in the future. Main duties of the job The main role of the therapy assistant within the knowsley community therapy team will be; - assisting therapist with assessment and treatment plans - delivery of treatment plans under guidance from therapist, but not always alongside the therapist - support with admin tasks (equipment ordering etc) - be flexible within the needs of the service - engage in supervision / PDR - support and engage with the MDT and wider external partners Please note this not an exhaustive list of duties About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 350-CC7051377 Job locations V7 buildings King's business park Prescot L34 4PJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description. The main role of the therapy assistant within Knowsley intermediate care will be; - assisting therapist with assessment and treatment plans - delivery of treatment plans under supervision - support with admin tasks (equipment ordering/ audits etc) - be flexible within the needs of the service - engage in supervision - support and engage with the MDT and wider external partners Please note this not an exhaustive list of duties Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description. The main role of the therapy assistant within Knowsley intermediate care will be; - assisting therapist with assessment and treatment plans - delivery of treatment plans under supervision - support with admin tasks (equipment ordering/ audits etc) - be flexible within the needs of the service - engage in supervision - support and engage with the MDT and wider external partners Please note this not an exhaustive list of duties Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 or willingness to work towards Willingness to progress through Assistant Competencies Knowledge/Experience Essential o Experience of working in a health care setting with service users with a mental health impairment Understanding of safe manual handling techniques to lift / maneuver people using the service and equipment during treatment sessions. Desirable Previous healthcare experience Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills Reasonable level of fitness Confident in water Professional attitude Flexibility Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 or willingness to work towards Willingness to progress through Assistant Competencies Knowledge/Experience Essential o Experience of working in a health care setting with service users with a mental health impairment Understanding of safe manual handling techniques to lift / maneuver people using the service and equipment during treatment sessions. Desirable Previous healthcare experience Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills Reasonable level of fitness Confident in water Professional attitude Flexibility Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented 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 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address V7 buildings King's business park Prescot L34 4PJ Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)