About this job
Care home
Otterburn
Brandwood Park Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 6QX
Region
West Midlands
Salary
£12.31 on completion of Exemplar Care Certificate
Type
Permanent - Part Time
Position: Therapy Assistant
Care home: Otterburn
Location: Brandwood Park Road, Birmingham, B14 6QX
Contract type: 20 Hours Per Week
Rate: £12.31 on completion of Exemplar Care Certificate
Care home CQC rating: Rated ‘Good’ by CQC
This is an exciting opportunity to join our in-house Therapy Team as our new Therapy Assistant at Otterburn care home in Birmingham.
As a Therapy Assistant with us, you’ll work with our Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist to provide a high quality therapy service for the people we support.
You’ll play a key role in empowering people to build their everyday living skills and maximise their independence.
You’ll build relationships with the people you support, and see the progress they make through ongoing care, which is extremely rewarding.
About Exemplar Health Care
Otterburn is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
We support adults living with dementia, complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including Huntington’s disease and strokes.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
Our Therapy Assistants work alongside our in-house Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Activities Team to provide therapy treatments and rehabilitation programmes.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
providing a range of therapy interventions as part of the wider Therapy Team
supporting people to achieve their personal goals
maintaining accurate records for people receiving therapy interventions
promoting choice, dignity and independence .
encouraging and supporting people to take part in social activities, both in and out of the home
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About you
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’re someone who also has:
a kind and caring approach
a sense of humour and fun
a positive, can-do attitude
lots of enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others
creative thinking and sound organisational skills
great listening and communication skills.
We welcome applications from Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Trainees, and those with previous experience working in care or therapy.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
retail and lifestyle discounts
free DBS check
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email pod4@exemplarhc.com.
Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
Our care
The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Induction
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Career development
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Colleague wellbeing
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
Rewards and benefits
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
Colleague stories
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.
Getting to Otterburn
Directions to Otterburn
Otterburn is a short drive from the A38 and A435.
From the centre of Birmingham, head towards the A441 and take it past Edgbaston Stadium.
From the south, follow the M40, M42 and A435 to Broad Lane, continue on Broad Lane to Brandwood Park Road and Otterburn is on the right.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Brandwood Park Road.
Public transport to Otterburn
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Yarningdale Road bus stop in both directions (stop IDs: nwmgmdag and nwmgmdad), which are accessed by bus 35.
Doversley Road bus stop (stop ID: 43000409802), which is accessed by bus 46.
There's also a train station in the local area.
Bournville - 2.2 miles away (30 minute walk).
Kings Norton - 2.2 miles away (11 minute drive).