Integrated Therapy Assistant

Caretech; Corbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of specialist services in the UK is seeking an Integrated Therapy Assistant at Dilston College. The role involves delivering therapy programs for young individuals and supporting their communication and functional skills development. The candidate should have a keen interest in working with young people, particularly those with special needs, and should possess basic IT skills. This position offers comprehensive support and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular clinical supervision

Developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, preferably with those with special needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy programmes under the direction of senior OT or SaLT.
• Support the assessment of young people's communication needs.
• Contribute to the development of the communication environment.

Skills

Interest in developing communication skills

Experience working with young people

Basic IT skills

Ability to work flexibly

Job description

Overview

Role: Integrated Therapy Assistant

Location: Dilston College

Full time: 40 hours per week

Salary: £25,560 per annum

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as an Integrated Therapy Assistant based at Dilston College.

Cambian Dilston College is an independent specialist provider of further education in North East England, offering day and up to 52-week residential placements for young people aged 16-25 with a learning disability, autism and complex needs.

Our person-centred approach provides students with individualised learning programmes developed to effectively match their needs, personal decisions and aspirations, be the focus on daily living skills, vocational qualifications or independent living. Our students gain important life skills and meaningful qualifications, evidencing our commitment to enabling increased choice, control and independence.

Job Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and interested individual to work as part of the Occupational Therapy (OT) team and Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) team at Dilston College. This post will combine clinical and administrative support roles: you will work directly with individual Young People or with groups to deliver therapy programmes, under the direction of the senior OT or SaLT in the Educational and residential settings, and support the OT or SaLT in the assessment of young people\'s communication needs, functional skills, and report on individuals progress, provide support with resources for individuals and contribute to the development of the Communication and Sensory Environment. You will receive regular supervision and, as part of the Cambian Clinical Service, be eligible for training.

Candidate Profile

• It is essential that the candidate has an interest in developing young people\'s communication and functional skills, and meeting communication and sensory needs; experience working with young people, preferably with those with special needs.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a busy team are essential.
• A successful candidate will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.
• Experience working with ASD and/or learning disabilities and/or experience in CAMHS is desirable.

What we offer

• Full support from a multidisciplinary team
• Regular clinical supervision
• Developmental opportunities
• Research opportunities & support
• Internal/external training on new initiatives
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for length of service included)
• You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Other information

Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.