Physiotherapy assistant jobs in United Kingdom

At Ottolenghi, we’re known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. NOPI is Ottolenghi's sophisticated Soho restaurant, renowned for its bold, Middle Eastern-influenced flavours and elegant, all-day dining experience. Since opening in 2011, NOPI has been a landmark destination for food lovers in the heart of London. What you’ll do • Take full responsibility for your designated section throughout service., • Prepare and cook dishes to Ottolenghi standards with precision and consistency., • Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants on your section., • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to at all times., • Manage stock within your section, including ordering and rotation., • Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team and management., • Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. What we’re looking for • 1+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen., • Solid understanding of food hygiene regulations and allergen management., • A genuine enthusiasm for food and a desire to develop your skills. Key skills • Strong technical cookery skills with good attention to detail., • Calm and focused under pressure., • A positive, team-orientated attitude., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food and culinary craft and continuous improvement. What’s in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

Provide person-centred support to enable the client to remain safe, comfortable and as independent as possible in her own home. Support includes: • Assist with personal care, washing and bathing as required, while maintaining dignity and privacy., • Support the client with dressing and getting ready for the day., • Support and encourage safe mobility around the home., • Encourage the client to maintain independence and complete tasks she is able to do safely herself., • Prepare breakfast, light meals, snacks and drinks according to the client's preferences., • Encourage adequate food and fluid intake and report any concerns., • Provide support with toileting and continence needs where required, maintaining dignity and good hygiene., • Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support., • Encourage the client to follow mobility/physiotherapy exercises already recommended by relevant professionals, where these form part of her agreed care plan., • Observe for changes in mobility, pain, skin condition, bowel pattern, appetite, hydration or general wellbeing and report concerns promptly., • Maintain a safe environment and reduce falls risks, particularly when the client is mobilising., • Record all care and relevant observations accurately after each visit., • Report any deterioration, incidents or concerns in accordance with OPCS escalation procedures. Skills Required • Personal care and dignity, • Bathing and washing support, • Continence and toileting support, • Safe mobility assistance, • Moving and handling awareness, • Falls prevention and risk awareness, • Meal and drink preparation, • Nutrition and hydration monitoring, • Observation and escalation of changes in condition, • Skin integrity awareness, • Supporting an older person with reduced mobility, • Promoting independence, • Person-centred communication, • Companionship and reassurance, • Accurate care documentation, • Infection prevention and control, • Medication awareness and safe working within the care plan, • Ability to recognise when concerns require escalation to family, manager or healthcare professionals Equipment / Aids Equipment currently identified or requiring confirmation: • Walking/mobility aid used by the client, • Stair support/handrails within the home, • Appropriate footwear for safe mobility, • PPE for personal care as required Important The successful applicant must: • Live in or very close to Sydenham (SE26) or be able to travel reliably to the area for scheduled calls., • Be available for morning, lunchtime and evening visits, including weekends., • Be reliable and able to commit consistently to agreed visits., • Have experience providing personal care, including washing, bathing and dressing., • Be confident supporting a person with reduced mobility and promoting safe movement around the home., • Understand how to encourage independence rather than taking over tasks unnecessarily., • Be able to prepare simple, nutritious meals and drinks and confidently encourage good nutrition and hydration., • Be comfortable providing medication prompts/support in accordance with the client's care plan and medication records., • Be able to observe and accurately record food and fluid intake and report concerns appropriately., • Have good communication and observation skills and recognise changes in a client's wellbeing that require escalation., • Understand dignity, privacy, choice and person-centred care., • Have good written and spoken English for communication and accurate care records., • Follow infection prevention, safeguarding, moving and handling and medication procedures., • Complete required care records accurately and promptly after each visit., • Be willing to complete OPCS recruitment, training and competency requirements before working independently. Desirable • Previous domiciliary/home-care experience., • Experience supporting older adults with reduced mobility., • Experience supporting clients with nutrition and hydration needs., • Relevant care qualifications or training., • Driver with access to a vehicle, although applicants who live locally and can reliably attend all required visits will also be considered.

At Ottolenghi, we’re known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Notting Hill is where the story began. Since we opened our first deli here in 2002, Notting Hill has remained the spiritual home of everything Ottolenghi stands for. What you’ll do • Take full responsibility for your designated section throughout service., • Prepare and cook dishes to Ottolenghi standards with precision and consistency., • Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants on your section., • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to at all times., • Manage stock within your section, including ordering and rotation., • Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team and management., • Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. What we’re looking for • 1+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen., • Solid understanding of food hygiene regulations and allergen management., • A genuine enthusiasm for food and a desire to develop your skills. Key skills • Strong technical cookery skills with good attention to detail., • Calm and focused under pressure., • A positive, team-orientated attitude., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food and culinary craft and continuous improvement. What’s in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Care Requirements: • Discreet personal care, medication management, • Assistance with Meal preparation, laundry assistance, and light housekeeping (has own housekeeper), • Coordination of healthcare services, including GPs, consultants, Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physiotherapists, Nutritionists, and District Nurses (if required as the client got own PA), • Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support., • Assist with safe mobility while the client is non-weight-bearing on the left hip and wrist, using a walker and electric wheelchair., • Support independence and ensure a safe home environment. - Assist with daily routines and accompany the client to activities and appointments when required., • Work alongside the client’s existing support team, including her Personal Assistant, Housekeeper/Chef, and physiotherapist., • Encourage and support prescribed physiotherapy exercises as advised by the healthcare team.

At Ottolenghi, we’re known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Islington is where it all began for our restaurant and bar offering, rooted in the creative, independent spirit of Upper Street. One of our most storied and beloved sites, it has been at the heart of the Ottolenghi story for many years. What you’ll do • Take full responsibility for your designated section throughout service., • Prepare and cook dishes to Ottolenghi standards with precision and consistency., • Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants on your section., • Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to at all times., • Manage stock within your section, including ordering and rotation., • Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen team and management., • Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. What we’re looking for • 1+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a quality kitchen., • Solid understanding of food hygiene regulations and allergen management., • A genuine enthusiasm for food and a desire to develop your skills. Key skills • Strong technical cookery skills with good attention to detail., • Calm and focused under pressure., • A positive, team-orientated attitude., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for food and culinary craft and continuous improvement. What’s in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef’s Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years’ service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

Introduction We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate Registered Nurse to join our small, trusted care team and provide one-to-one support for a 49-year-old male client living in London Battersea SW11. This is a permanent full-time role, offering a unique opportunity to build a consistent, supportive professional relationship while playing a key part in the client’s ongoing recovery and quality of life. The client lives at home and is committed to maintaining his health, independence and wellbeing. He receives daily specialist physiotherapy to maximise his remaining function, and we are seeking someone who shares his determination and approach to care. About the Client & His Condition The client lives with an incomplete spinal cord injury at C4/C5 level, which has resulted in: • Paralysis affecting both arms, legs and torso, • Complete loss of bowel and bladder control, • Retained movement of the head, neck and shoulders, • Very limited mobility below the shoulders Despite these challenges, he remains positive, motivated and fully engaged with his rehabilitation programme. He values his dignity, privacy and autonomy, and expects care to be delivered with respect, patience and professionalism at all times The Role & Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Health Monitoring • Assessing, monitoring and recording the client’s physical health, including vital signs, skin condition, limb circulation, pain levels and respiratory function, • Safe management of bowel and bladder care, including catheter care, bowel regimes and maintaining continence plans in line with clinical guidelines, • Administering medication as prescribed, keeping accurate records and reporting any side effects or concerns immediately, • Managing pressure area care, repositioning and use of specialist equipment to prevent pressure ulcers and maintain tissue viability, • Recognising any changes in health status and escalating concerns promptly to the client’s GP, specialist team or family as required, • Following all clinical protocols, infection control procedures and safety guidelines Daily Living & Mobility Support • Assisting with all aspects of personal care: washing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene and toileting, preserving dignity at every stage, • Supporting with nutrition, hydration and feeding, ensuring dietary requirements are met and monitoring intake, • Assisting with transfers, positioning and use of mobility aids, using correct moving and handling techniques and hoist equipment, • Supporting the client with household tasks relevant to his care needs, and helping him maintain a comfortable, safe living environment Rehabilitation & Recovery Support • Attending and actively supporting daily physiotherapy sessions, following the physiotherapist’s instructions and reinforcing exercises and techniques between appointments, • Encouraging and supporting the client to maximise use of his retained muscle function, • Keeping accurate records of progress, observations and any adjustments to care or therapy plans, • Working closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team – physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors and family members – to ensure consistent, joined-up care Communication & Administration • Building open, trusting and respectful relationships with the client and close associates, • Maintaining clear, accurate and up-to-date care records, handover notes and medication logs, • Communicating effectively with all professionals involved in the client’s care, • Promoting the client’s independence and emotional wellbeing, and supporting him socially and practically where needed Candidate Requirements - Essential Criteria • Valid current Nursing registration, • Ideally but not essential, experience of spinal cord injury, complex neurological conditions or long-term disability care; specific training available if required., • Sound knowledge of continence management, pressure care, moving and handling, and medication administration, • Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a wider team, • Excellent observation, communication and documentation skills, • Empathetic, calm and professional manner, with a strong focus on dignity and person-centred care, • Right to work in the UK, • Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two professional references Desirable Criteria • Knowledge of specialist equipment such as hoists, pressure-relieving mattresses and aids for daily living Working Hours & Location • Hours: Full-time – 12 hour shifts, worked on a structured rota including some weekends and evenings, • Location: Battersea, London SW11 – well-served by public transport links from central London and surrounding areas, • Start date: Immediate start available for the right candidate How to Apply If you are a compassionate, reliable nurse who is looking for a meaningful, long-term role and would like to be part of this client’s recovery journey, please apply with: