Therapy Senior Support Worker

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The closing date is 25 January 2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant to join the Evesham, Bredon, Broadway and Inkberrow (EBBI) Neighbourhood Team. This is a part‑time position offering 21 hours over 3 days.

The role involves delivering both planned and urgent Physiotherapy support to our local adult population. You will be expected to contribute to high quality patient care, working closely with our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists as well as the wider Community Nursing team. Successful applicants will be professional and ambitious and willing to develop their skills to be able to be a responsive practitioner.

We visit patients in their homes and provide new starters with a structured induction package to build your confidence and competence. There will be many opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

If you would like to discuss this role, informally please contact the Recruiting Manager found on the top right–hand side of the advert who will be happy to discuss the role in more detail.

Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. In addition to meeting Home Office salary thresholds you must have the significant experience to be offered top of the pay band and work a minimum of 35.5 hours per week. The Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time‑limited visa does not guarantee sponsorship at the point of expiry.

The Physiotherapy core service works from 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday and works within the wider Neighbourhood Team which covers 07:30–18:30 Monday to Sunday including bank holidays. Together we provide seamless high‑quality services to our housebound patients.

While on duty you will either be working alone or alongside colleagues to support delegated tasks in line with Trust standards and core values. Under the direction of a Physiotherapist, you will carry out delegated duties to support the Physiotherapy Service and implement programmes of intervention, which will include the provision of standard equipment and treatment programmes.

Wider tasks may be delegated. These will have been assessed by a qualified Healthcare professional. Tasks may include personal care, supporting daily activities, participating in manual handling and other allocated tasks such as setting up equipment, and recording observations. Clear and timely communication is key to your role which may be in a verbal, non‑verbal or written format to support patient‑centred care.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4,500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work‑life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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