THERAPIES ASSISTANT

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Saint Francis Hospice THERAPIES ASSISTANT The closing date is 16 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Do you have an interest in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Complementary Therapy? Would you like to join a team helping people achieve fulfilment and independence? This is a rewarding role that will develop your skills and knowledge within a palliative care setting. It will also allow you to develop your practice and utilise your communication skills, whilst helping people manage life limiting illnesses. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Therapies Assistant to join our Therapies Team. Main duties of the job The post holder will be able to: work as part of the Therapies Team, assisting with the delivery of therapy services to people with life-limiting illness participate in and assist with facilitating groups work as part of the Therapies team to ensure all assistive equipment is collected, maintained and cleaned hold a current British driving licence and have the ability to drive a small hospice van when required Saint Francis Hospice is a dynamic , forward thinking organisation providing care to people throughout the boroughs of Brentwood, Havering, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge and parts of West Essex. We can offer you: A supportive environment within the hospice multi-professional team A structured induction and supervision Excellent training and development opportunities in our purpose-built education centre Continued access to the NHS pension scheme or membership of the Hospice pension scheme Subsidised Cafe About us We are a dynamic, forward thinking organisation delivering a full range of specialist palliative care services for individuals & their loved ones with palliative or end of life care needs. We achieved Outstanding in our CQC inspection & have reconfigured our services to meet the changing needs of our local community. We support 5 Clinical Commissioning Groups & have a robust governance structure in place. We provide ward clinical services within a modern, personal & friendly 18-bedded unit, as well as Specialist Community Crisis Support Service, Hospice at Home Service & Specialist Day Therapy Service. We also have the hospice Pepperell Education Centre that has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality education programmes and study days. All communication regarding your application including invitations to interviews will be sent to the email address you have stated on your application form, if you could also provide a contact telephone number as well. Saint Francis Hospice is a charity based in the UK. We will require all successful candidates to be able to provide documentary ID proof of their Right to Work in the UK. We are not a Licensed Sponsor, so are unable to provide sponsorship to support applicants applying from outside of the UK. Please note that we are a charity & not part of an NHS Trust & we are situated in a quiet location in the village of Havering-atte-Bower, outskirts of Romford, therefore please consider our location when applying. Details Date posted 11 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,175 a year Pro-rata, salary for 30 hpw would be £20,140 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0483-274 Job locations Saint Francis Hospice Th