About the role

We are seeking a Therapy Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary team to assist in the assessment and implementation of therapy treatment programmes and person-centred care plans for children and young people with complex needs who live and learn at St Elizabeth’s.

Working closely with our Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists here on site, you will;

·       Prepare, support and facilitate bespoke therapy activities and interventions for our service users

·       Work with our health, education and care colleagues across the service to encourage learners to achieve their potential and develop skills   

·       Participate in the evaluation of our service provisions and activities, making necessary adjustments to service users plans according to their changing needs and abilities

·       Monitor and track the progress of our children and young people

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest and motivation to work with children and young people with complex needs. Excellent communication and observation skills are a must as our therapists play a key role in providing individualised support to our service users. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a care, education or therapy role, however full training will be provided as part of your induction. 

Why work for us?

Based across 60 acres of beautiful countryside, St Elizabeth's is a charity supporting children, young people and adult day clients with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions.

Over the past 120 years, St Elizabeth's has grown and developed to comprise a non-maintained special School for both boarders and day students, a specialist Further Education College, domiciliary care for College learners, Supported Living in the community, a comprehensive Day Opportunities programme for adult day clients and 24-hour health provision provided by specialist nurses and therapists.

In addition to excellent staff training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment:

-       23 days’ annual leave per annum

-       Eligible for Blue Light card – discounts on big brands!

-       Discounted gym membership

-       Employee recognition scheme

-       Life assurance

-       Free on-site parking 

-       Recommend a friend payment up to £500!*

-       Confidential employee assistance programme

-       Fully paid for DBS

-       Contributory pension scheme - eligible employees are automatically enrolled after 3 months at 5% (3% employer contribution)

*terms and conditions apply

How to apply

Please complete an application form and upload an up-to-date CV on our website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route. The salary range advertised is based on full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. We reserve the right to close an advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline. If you require reasonable adjustments at application or interview stage, please do let us know as soon as possible.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At St Elizabeth’s we embrace diversity and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community.

Safeguarding

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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