Aquatics Therapy Assistant for Pediatric Care

CHAILEY HERITAGE FOUNDATION; Chailey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Workplace Pension

Retail and leisure discounts

Healthcare Cashplan

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & Wellbeing Resources

Death in Service benefit

Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities

Onsite Café and free parking

Free flu jabs

Job summary

Chailey Heritage Foundation is seeking an Aquatics Therapy Assistant to support aquatic therapy sessions for children and young people with complex needs. You will work closely with NHS physiotherapy colleagues to deliver programmes aimed at movement, development and individual goals.

The role requires a confident swimmer, care experience, and a calm, team‑oriented approach. Onsite work in North Chailey with a 32.5 hour week and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Confident swimmer with ability to achieve and maintain NPLQ or willingness to complete the qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience in care or club setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate aquatic therapy programmes and sessions with NHS Physiotherapy input.
• Support children and young people with complex physical needs in the water.
• Assist with personal care before/after sessions.
• Maintain safe, welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Record outcomes and monitor progress per Aquatics Therapy Curriculum.
• Collaborate with aquatics, education, care and physiotherapy teams.
• Support pool operations and health and safety standards.

Education

GCSE English/Maths

NPLQ

Tools

Water-based care

Job description

Chailey Heritage Foundation is seeking an Aquatics Therapy Assistant to support aquatic therapy sessions for children and young people with complex needs. You will work closely with NHS physiotherapy colleagues to deliver programmes aimed at movement, development and individual goals.

The role requires a confident swimmer, care experience, and a calm, team‑oriented approach. Onsite work in North Chailey with a 32.5 hour week and benefits are provided.