Therapy Support Worker - Deconditioning, Band 3

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join our Care of the Elderly Team, to support with the prevention of deconditioning. The post holder will work alongside the rest of the therapy team to deliver a wide range of delegated therapeutic interventions including ; mobility, exercise, personal and domestic care activity and equipment provision. You will have a key role in the prevention of deconditioning of patients across the elderly care wards. You will also work with other health care professionals to raise awareness and educate staff, patients and relatives about the importance of promoting independence and preventing deconditioning during hospital admission.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be positive, compassionate, flexible and work well as part of a team.

Core working hours are Monday - Friday, but you will be expected to work any shifts in operation, which may include weekends and public holidays.

Main duties of the job

- To embrace the principles of both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, bringing them together to work in an integrated and client-centred way.

- To provide high quality therapy in a fast paced, changing working environment within the resources available, to ensure the delivery of Trust targets.

- To motivate the patient to take part in rehabilitation and to promote independence, when there may be reluctance or communication difficulties

About us

Join a forward-thinking, compassionate, and high-performing integrated Therapy Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing a fulfilling career.

As a member of the Therapy Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties.

What sets the service apart is our strong multi-disciplinary team culture and collaborative working with other colleagues. You'll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, including access to structured supervision and educational frameworks, and the chance to be involved in innovative service improvement projects that shape the future of care.

By choosing Gloucestershire Hospitals Therapy Service, you are joining a team that truly values its people. We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture through our compassionate leadership and our ongoing investment in staff wellbeing and development.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0671

Job locations

Trustwide (Gloucester and Cheltenham)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

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