We are seeking to recruit an positive, caring and enthusiastic Therapy Enabler. The post holder will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing person centred treatment and care to older adults with acute needs associated with their Dementia.
The purpose of the Therapy Enabler role is to provide therapeutic intervention through activities of daily living. The post is key to supporting service users to regain and maintain their independence in day to day living and help in supporting the transition of care from the in-patient wards and specialist care units, back into the community setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will help to provide a range of interventions from basic functional activities of daily living to more complex therapeutic interventions such as physical activity, life story work and supporting communication. This will be carried out through 1:1 work and group activity.
The role aims to better incorporate therapeutic techniques into the day-to-day routine of the ward setting, to promote functional independence and provide valuable information to a holistic assessment of the service user’s strengths and needs. The role includes working both on and off the unit, both with and without direct supervision. The post holder will need to develop positive relationships, demonstrate genuine empathy with service users and carers in order to bring about hope, enable recovery and to support service users to improve their quality of life and promote social inclusion.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties
- Experience of working within a health or social care environment
- Experience of working in an in-patient setting
- Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working with Older Adults with mental health difficulties and/or people living with Dementia
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of a broad-based education
- Good level of literacy and numeracy skills
- Good written and spoken English
Desirable
- GCSE English and maths or equivalent
- NVQ level in Health and social care or promoting independence or Rehabilitation or equivalent training
Knowledge
Essential
- Some knowledge and understanding of the needs of older people with mental health problems, including dementia
- Knowledge of application of person-centred care in working with older people with mental health problems
- Knowledge of application of person-centred care in working with older people with mental health problems
- Understanding of issues of consent, capacity and confidentiality
Desirable
- An understanding of the roles of Medics, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Psychologists
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to problem solve and work under own initiative in a number of settings.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- A commitment to undertake continuing professional development.
- To demonstrate a caring, compassionate and empathetic attitude.
- Ability to identify diverse needs of service users and address these needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 08 February 2026
