Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic therapy team, supporting older adults across the West Sussex area. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced and supportive Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, delivering high-quality rehabilitation and reablement services. You will play a key role in supporting therapy interventions, promoting independence, and contributing to the overall wellbeing of our patients.

 This position is ideal for someone who is:

• Empathetic and patient-centred
• Organised and able to manage own time effectively
• Resourceful with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people through rehabilitation

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

Health and Care Worker visa: If you’ll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

• To carry out delegated tasks as part of a treatment programme and modifying tasks within a defined range of choices, using clinical judgement
• To provide treatment programmes to clients on an individual or group basis.
• To report and document variances in a patient’s condition or planned pathway of care.
• To participate in skill sharing and acquisition of clinical competencies, in line with the competency frameworks.
• To maintain high standards of clinical care as defined by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

Working for our organisation

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?
•    Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
•    Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
•    Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
•    Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
•    Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
•    Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
•    Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
•    Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust

Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.