Therapy Assistant Practitioner in Dudley inDudley PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 4: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
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Job description
Job summary
We are seeking a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner with a passion for hospital avoidance & community rehabilitation in peoples own homes.The successful candidate will share in our vision of the 'home first' approach. You will have the opportunity to work in a large MDT to deliver a 2-hour response as part of the National Urgent Care Response targets. Our aim is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent avoidable Emergency Department attendances by stabilising patients within the place they call home.The OBI team is a therapy service providing assessment and treatment to complex patients. The role will involve crisis response work within a patient's own home, and short-term rehabilitation. You will have
Experience
in delivering therapeutic programmes of care in a patient's home, including, but not exclusively: exercise programmes, provision of equipment and enabling activities of personal and domestic daily living tasks. Knowledge of community services and an understanding of community urgent response pathways would be advantageous.Within the team we have Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and medics. We work as part of a collaborative MDT to provide rapid assessment and intervention to people across the Dudley borough.The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously in the community but will have support from senior staff.Please note this advert will close early if high volume of applicants is received.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective and efficient rehabilitation under the supervision of qualified therapists to a caseload of adult patients with a variety of conditions who require community rehabilitation.To carry out and progress rehabilitation programs set by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, working alone in patient's homes.To carry out non-complex assessments within scope of practice as required meet the needs of the patient.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
253-1125-7571Job location
sBrierley Hill Health and Social Care CentreVenture WayDudleyDY5 1RU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see
Details
in attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
for main responsibilities and requirements for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see
Details
in attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
& EducationEssentialFoundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification OR NVQ Level 3 Health + social Care with equivalent clinical
Experience
Significant
Experience
of working as a therapy support worker or equivalentGCSE (A-C) - Math's & English or equivalent including functional skills level 2Knowledge and TrainingEssentialAble to demonstrate substantial
Experience
in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work.IT Training / knowledgeCommitment to undertake appropriate trainingAbility to work under own initiative and in isolationAbility to teach practical skillsNegotiation and Problem-Solving SkillsTo have a knowledge of assistive equipment and minor adaptationsFlexible Approach to Therapy situations
Experience
Essential
Experience
of care work within an acute/community setting
Experience
of sharing / cascading learning and examples of good practice to other health care workers
Experience
of working with other health professionals as part of an MDTDesirable
Experience
of community working
Experience
of working in therapyCommunication & Relationship SkillsEssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to build effective working relationships and work in a teamGood Interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skillsMaintaining confidentiality and protection of data and overcoming physical, sensory, cognitive and language barriers to understandingAble to motivate self and others to deliver a quality serviceGood presentation skills both written and verbalAnalytical & Judgement SkillsEssentialWillingness to work flexiblyNegotiation and problem-solving skillsAbility to adapt to change and support others within the service to adaptAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with changing demandsAbility to reflect on own performance.Planning & Organisational SkillsEssentialAbility to prioritise workloadGood time managementAwareness of standards of record keepingWillingness to support senior staff with projects, service developments and audit.Flexible approach to therapy situationsPhysical SkillsEssential
Experience
of using patient information computer systems. To be fully IT literate, including accurate keyboard, word processing and data inputting skillsAbility to engage in the safe moving and handling practices with patients and equipmentAble to independently travel to meet the needs of the job. This includes being able to carry large pieces of equipment and falls response equipment and being able to respond within the 2hr urgent community response time frame. Note - public transport will not support all areas covered across the borough.
Person Specification
Experience
Significant
Experience
Essential
Experience
of community working
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
Details
We are seeking a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner with a passion for hospital avoidance & community rehabilitation in peoples own homes.The successful candidate will share in our vision of the 'home first' approach. You will have the opportunity to work in a large MDT to deliver a 2-hour response as part of the National Urgent Care Response targets. Our aim is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent avoidable Emergency Department attendances by stabilising patients within the place they call home.The OBI team is a therapy service providing assessment and treatment to complex patients. The role will involve crisis response work within a patient's own home, and short-term rehabilitation. You will have
Experience
in delivering therapeutic programmes of care in a patient's home, including, but not exclusively: exercise programmes, provision of equipment and enabling activities of personal and domestic daily living tasks. Knowledge of community services and an understanding of community urgent response pathways would be advantageous.Within the team we have Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and medics. We work as part of a collaborative MDT to provide rapid assessment and intervention to people across the Dudley borough.The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously in the community but will have support from senior staff.Please note this advert will close early if high volume of applicants is received.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective and efficient rehabilitation under the supervision of qualified therapists to a caseload of adult patients with a variety of conditions who require community rehabilitation.To carry out and progress rehabilitation programs set by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, working alone in patient's homes.To carry out non-complex assessments within scope of practice as required meet the needs of the patient.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
253-1125-7571Job location
sBrierley Hill Health and Social Care CentreVenture WayDudleyDY5 1RU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see
Details
in attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
for main responsibilities and requirements for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see
Details
in attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
& EducationEssentialFoundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification OR NVQ Level 3 Health + social Care with equivalent clinical
Experience
Significant
Experience
of working as a therapy support worker or equivalentGCSE (A-C) - Math's & English or equivalent including functional skills level 2Knowledge and TrainingEssentialAble to demonstrate substantial
Experience
in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work.IT Training / knowledgeCommitment to undertake appropriate trainingAbility to work under own initiative and in isolationAbility to teach practical skillsNegotiation and Problem-Solving SkillsTo have a knowledge of assistive equipment and minor adaptationsFlexible Approach to Therapy situations
Experience
Essential
Experience
of care work within an acute/community setting
Experience
of sharing / cascading learning and examples of good practice to other health care workers
Experience
of working with other health professionals as part of an MDTDesirable
Experience
of community working
Experience
of working in therapyCommunication & Relationship SkillsEssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to build effective working relationships and work in a teamGood Interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skillsMaintaining confidentiality and protection of data and overcoming physical, sensory, cognitive and language barriers to understandingAble to motivate self and others to deliver a quality serviceGood presentation skills both written and verbalAnalytical & Judgement SkillsEssentialWillingness to work flexiblyNegotiation and problem-solving skillsAbility to adapt to change and support others within the service to adaptAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with changing demandsAbility to reflect on own performance.Planning & Organisational SkillsEssentialAbility to prioritise workloadGood time managementAwareness of standards of record keepingWillingness to support senior staff with projects, service developments and audit.Flexible approach to therapy situationsPhysical SkillsEssential
Experience
of using patient information computer systems. To be fully IT literate, including accurate keyboard, word processing and data inputting skillsAbility to engage in the safe moving and handling practices with patients and equipmentAble to independently travel to meet the needs of the job. This includes being able to carry large pieces of equipment and falls response equipment and being able to respond within the 2hr urgent community response time frame. Note - public transport will not support all areas covered across the borough.
Person Specification
Experience
Significant
Experience
Essential
Experience
of community working
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
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To work as a Therapy Assistant Practitioner in the UK, you generally need a combination of education, skills, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications typically required for this role:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Relevant Qualifications: A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or a related field, is usually required. Some positions may require a foundation degree, higher-level diploma, or degree in a relevant subject, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or a related health profession.
2. Additional Training or Certification: Some roles may require specific training or certifications relevant to the area of therapy you will be working in (e.g., physiotherapy, speech and language therapy).
Key Skills:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals is essential. This includes active listening, empathy, and clear verbal and written communication.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and working as part of a multidisciplinary team are crucial. You should be approachable, friendly, and able to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
3. Organizational Skills: Therapy Assistant Practitioners often manage schedules, client records, and therapy plans. Strong organizational skills are essential for keeping track of these details.
4. Practical Skills: Basic skills in specific interventions related to the therapy area (e.g., mobility assistance, therapeutic techniques) may be necessary. You should be comfortable using therapy equipment when applicable.
5. Observation Skills: Being able to observe and assess patients’ abilities and progress is important for providing effective support and reporting relevant information to qualified practitioners.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and adapt therapy plans to meet the individual needs of patients can enhance the effectiveness of interventions.
7. IT Skills: Familiarity with digital record-keeping systems and other IT tools used in healthcare settings is increasingly important for documenting patient care and progress.
Personal Attributes:
1. Compassion and Empathy: A genuine interest in helping others and understanding their feelings and experiences is crucial in a therapeutic setting.
2. Patience and Resilience: Working with patients can be challenging. Patience and the ability to handle setbacks or frustrations are important traits.
3. Teamwork: Being a collaborative team player who is willing to support and learn from others is vital in a healthcare environment.
4. Flexibility and Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing situations and patient needs is important in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Experience:
- Relevant Work Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare or therapy-related role can be beneficial. This could include volunteering, internships, or paid positions in health and social care settings.
Continuing Professional Development:
- Engaging in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills in the field of therapy is also important.
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