Wheelchair Therapy Assistant

7 days ago


Great Chart, Kent, United Kingdom Equals One Ltd Full time
Job Title: Wheelchair Therapy Assistant

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Wheelchair Therapy Assistant to join our team at Equals One Ltd. As a key member of our wheelchair service, you will play a vital role in providing assessment, advice, and support to clients with low-level postural needs.

About the Role:
  • Provide assessment and advice to clients with low-level postural needs
  • Support with the triage of new referrals as part of our direct issues process
  • Carry out routine assessment clinics for standard and basic modular wheelchairs within agreed competency levels
  • Assist therapists when required in therapy clinics and continue with agreed client goals as directed by the therapist
  • Be responsible for preparation of materials and equipment in order to carry out clinic assessments
  • Carry out initial environmental assessments for clients referred for powered wheelchairs, discuss criteria and complete allocation, ordering and handover of non-complex powered chairs
  • Complete basic visual and cognitive assessments during powered chair assessment
  • Carry out post-handover outdoor driving assessment of clients to assess visual and cognitive driving skills
  • Minor modifications/repairs as agreed with the therapists
  • Assess and advise on basic pressure relief and relevant cushions
  • Participate in more complex assessments with the therapists
  • Deliver and fit equipment as required and within role limitations
  • Instruct and advise clients and carers in the correct use of issued equipment
  • Follow treatment plans as prescribed by the Wheelchair Therapist and report back when further action is required
  • Work independently in a community or clinical setting with an assigned routine caseload, under the direction of a Wheelchair Therapist
  • Carry out community visits to patients' homes and be responsible for handover or equipment as per protocol
  • Liaise with relatives/carers and clients to arrange visits to the home
About the Client:

Equals One Ltd brings over 60 years of experience in delivering high-quality wheelchair services and approved repairs across the UK. We currently manage 40 long-term contracts in England and Wales, covering 45% of the population, and serve around 400,000 wheelchair users.

In June 2024, we were awarded the Contract to continue to serve as the Provider of the Kent and Medway wheelchair service. The contract is currently run from two service centres, Ashford and Gillingham. Ashford is the main hub with the Customer care team, Warehouse and Field service engineers operating from here.

The Kent and Medway wheelchair service have in the region of 23,000 active wheelchair users.

Person Specification:
  • NVQ III in a related area and/or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of further training/development to this level
  • Evidence of achievement of competencies
  • Additional qualifications, e.g., knowledge of specific conditions

We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in wheelchair services, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a community or clinical setting. If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about providing high-quality care to clients with low-level postural needs, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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