Job Description

To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service. Providing assessment and developing treatment programmes for clients. Ongoing evaluation of treatment regimes in conjunction with the senior therapists.



Setting of clients short- and long-term goals. Assisting in casting and splinting as appropriate. Integrating and monitoring treatment programmes in the clients environment whether carried out by therapy support worker or care staff. Integrating strategies agreed on by the multi-disciplinary team into treatment management.



Participating in the assessment of wheelchair seating requirements for clients in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy department. To support home visits as required in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy department. Keeping abreast of developments within the profession. Supervising the therapy support workers as required in conjunction with the senior physiotherapists.



Instructing members of the care and support team regarding moving and handling, transfers, splints, standing and walking, in conjunction with the senior therapists. Advising and assisting other session staff on the correct working environment to enable clients to maximise their physical abilities, in conjunction with the senior therapists. Contributing to clients reports for reviews and case conferences. Ensuring that all equipment used is in good order and always ensuring the safety of clients and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.



Participate in the key therapist/worker program for clients providing information to and liaising with clients, families, carers and other involved agencies to facilitate their rehabilitation and ensure safe discharge. Maintaining client records and providing written assessments, referrals and reports as required. BEING PART OF QEF MEANS Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities and cycles as required by QEFs policies and procedures. Acting in accordance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements as may apply from time to time.



Supporting and encouraging the involvement of volunteers. Promoting QEFs Equal Opportunities policy Taking Health and Safety duties seriously to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and our clients. Being an active team player and attending team meetings and briefings to which you are invited. QEF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



All staff and volunteers must be responsible and accountable for their safeguarding practice and proactive in identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns. Being an ambassador of QEFs Values and Behaviours in your approach to your role and to our staff and clients. VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS OTHER DUTIES You are expected to perform various tasks as necessitated by your changing role within QEF and the charity overall business objectives as reasonably requested by your manager or the CEO. You must read and ensure you understand the current versions of QEFs policies and procedures and undertake to act in accordance with them at all times.



You may be required to work at other locations in accordance with the responsibilities and duties of your role. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be subject to change.