Integrated Therapy Assistant

The Cambian Group; Ripon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist service provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Therapy Assistant to join the Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy teams. The role involves delivering therapy programmes under supervision, assessing young people's needs, and contributing to communication environments. Candidates should have an interest in developing communication skills alongside experience with Young People, particularly those with special needs. This position offers significant developmental and training opportunities.

Benefits

Regular clinical supervision

Developmental opportunities

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working with Young People, preferably with special needs.
• Awareness of communication and functional needs.
• Ability to provide support in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy programmes under supervision.
• Support in assessing young people's communication needs.
• Contribute to the development of the Communication and Sensory Environment.

Skills

Interest in developing communication skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

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 a Therapy Assistant.

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 Spring Hill School. 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 successful candidate has an interest in developing young people’s Communication and functional skills, and meeting communication and sensory needs and have worked with Young people previously, preferably with Young People with special needs. Basic IT skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a busy team are essential for all aspects of this post.

A successful candidate will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

Experience working with ASD and/or LD and/or Experience in CAMHS

In return 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.

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

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

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.