Salary: £26,000-£29,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including occasional unsociable working (part time hours considered)
Location: Milton Keynes
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
About the role
At Willen Hospice, we believe in living well until the very end. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, specialist care to patients and families navigating life-limiting illness.
We are excited to offer a new role for a self-motivated Therapy Assistant to join our therapy services and help make every moment count.
As a Therapy Assistant Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality therapy services within an inpatient and community setting.
Working closely with our Therapeutic and Nursing teams, you will help patients maximise their independence, dignity and comfort.
What You’ll Do:
✅ Support the delivery of therapeutic and rehabilitative care, managing a delegated caseload
✅ Undertake patient assessments, implementing and evaluating therapeutic interventions, and supporting discharge planning.
✅ Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to service development.
✅ Provide emotional support to patients and their families with compassion and sensitivity.
What You’ll Need:
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Relevant experience of working as a Therapy Assistant or Clinical Support Worker
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Show empathy, compassion, and a commitment to high standards of care
- To be a team player who thrives in a values-led, supportive environment
About us
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care within the Milton Keynes area. We offer 24 hour / seven days a week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community. Our person centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for people’s wishes. We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Complementary Therapy. Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care.
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. You’ll be part of a compassionate, diverse, and committed team that puts quality care and dignity at the heart of everything we do.
Apply today and become part of something meaningful.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please be aware that this advert will close early if a high number of applications are received
Interview Date: 8 July 2025
In return for your skills you can expect
Why Join Us?
A Role with Purpose – Be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.
Supportive & Caring Environment – Work with passionate colleagues.
Great Benefits Package – Including 35 days’ holiday, contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.
Perks & Extras – Free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.
