Therapy Support Worker
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £25,760 to £27,476 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Puslinch, PL8 2NN |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary
5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 Responsibility for people who use our services To provide, under the supervision of professionals, prescribed packages of care and where possible, prevent hospital admission by supporting independence with the aim of maintaining the patient in the home environment. Under supervision assist in developing and restoring the function of the body using exercise and equipment for the patient to gain an optimum level of mobility. Under supervision develop the patients ability to perform daily living skills that may have been temporarily impaired, e.g. washing and dressing, cooking meals in order to return to the optimum level of independence. Work with patients, under the supervision of the professional, at home and in their local environment which may include re-familiarising them with tasks such as shopping and use of public transport and previous hobbies. To undertake a wide range of assessed tasks that have been delegated in relation to the specific individual as agreed in the care team. Skilled in sensitively ensuring patients are aware of their limitations and that all goals are, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound. Participate in the review or case conference of individual clients and contribute to the evaluation and development of their progress in reaching goals. Identify potential risk in moving and manual handling of patients and to act in a way that minimises risk. Assist in ensuring falls risks are identified and minimised when working with patients at risk of falls. Understand own limitations, responsibility and accountability. Work independently using a wide range of skills. Teach patients, carers and relatives the correct use of specialist equipment and daily living aids. Offer information to patients, carers and relatives on how to reduce risk in their own home. Undertake any work activities and related training as stated in Health and Safety policies and procedures. Undertake the collating of statistical information and take part in the auditing of the service as required. Understands how to implement recommendations and respond effectively to evaluations. Respect individuals privacy, dignity, wishes and beliefs and by minimising any unnecessary discomfort at all times. Ensure there is a good understanding of the individuality of each patient in order that their usual lifestyle, in most cases, is not compromised To assist in ensuring patients understand the importance of following advice on maintaining a balanced diet and identify those patients at risk through poor dietary intake. Work with patients, under the supervision of the professional, at home and in their local environment which may include re-familiarising them with tasks such as shopping and use of public transport and previous hobbies. Will handle patients money. To undertake a wide range of assessed tasks that have been delegated in relation to the specific individual as agreed in the care team. Deliver nursing procedures, e.g. simple wound management, Basic Observations and any other procedure deemed appropriate for or during the intermediate care period. 5.2 Responsibility for People Management Take advantage of learning opportunities both within and out of the workplace as identified in the individual staff review with line manager. Facilitate learning in others and contribute to compiling resources essential for the development of the post. Introduce new staff into the department and teach them the systems and procedures. Participate in Appraisal, Line management and Practice Supervision as appropriate under LWSW policies. Prioritise workload appropriately and reinforce all improvements, successes and achievements at every opportunity, supported by relevant and accurate information. 5.3 Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources Order equipment for Therapists and to maintain stock levels. 5.4 Responsibility for administration Collect, collate and record appropriate personally generated observations and report to the team or caseload holder any significant changes that might be detrimental to the patient. 5.5 Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments Understand how to apply changes in legislation, policies and procedures. Work with the team to suggest service developments. 5.6 Other Responsibilities Participate in Audit as required. 6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS The Therapy Support Workers with liaise with the patient, carers Therapy staff Nursing staff and health and Social Care staff at the Hub. . Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters that is appropriate to them and the situation. Skilled in sensitively ensuring patients are aware of their limitations and that all goals are, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound. Interact and communicate with patients, carers and relatives appropriately and effectively taking behaviour and body language into account in order to ensure information is understood by all concerned. Communicate effectively with those who may have a physical and or mental impairment, e.g. loss of sight/hearing, depression/anxiety, stroke. 7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB AND WORKING CONDITIONS. The post holder will deliver and fit equipment daily into patients homes, carrying commodes and heavier equipment such as a Return stand aid. The post holder will raise beds and chairs as required. . The post holder will be involved with patient handling to enable rehabilitation, on frail and end of life patients. . Patients will have behavioural problems and mental health diagnoses including Dementia. . The support worker will assess the general health of the patients whilst they are having Therapy and relay any changes to registered staff. The post holder will help patients clean themselves if they have been incontinent. The post holder will discuss the patients condition with them offering basic advice and sign posting. 8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTS The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action. 8.1 Risk Management In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk. 8.2 Health and Safety at Work You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department. You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities. You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation. You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS). 8.3 Infection Control Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office). 8.4 Safeguarding Children and Adults All employees have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults and are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards their health and wellbeing. Familiarisation with and adherence to national and local safeguarding adults and children policies is an essential requirement upon all employees. Livewell Southwest has specific safeguarding policies and in addition, employees also have a responsibility to practice and work within the multi-agency policy developed by the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safeguarding Children Board. Staff are also required to participate in related mandatory/statutory training.