Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria NVQ Level 2 in direct care (or equivalent) Desirable criteria NVQ Level 3 in direct care Experience Essential criteria Experience of working in Hospital or Community Department Desirable criteria Previous experience of working in a Rehabilitation Team Previous experience of Lone working Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria Good communication skills Experience of Team working Ability to organise own workload Knowledge of essential care skills Experience of moving and handling patients Other Essential criteria Ability to travel across the city to complete visits Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Band 3 Therapy Assistant JD and person spec (PDF, 320.4KB) Functional Requirements (PDF, 920.2KB) Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)