Integrated Therapy Assistant

NHS; Ripon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist service provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Therapy Assistant to join their team at Spring Hill School. This role involves providing clinical and administrative support to the Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy teams. Candidates should have experience working with Young People, particularly those with special needs. The position offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team environment. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular clinical supervision

Developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• Interest in developing young peoples Communication and functional skills.
• Experience working with Young people with special needs.
• Good collaboration skills in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with OT and SaLT teams in educational settings.
• Deliver therapy programmes under supervision.
• Support in assessing communication needs for Young People.

Skills

Experience with communication and functional skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

The Cambian Group, the UKs 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.

Main duties of the job

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 peoples 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.

About us

It is essential that the successful candidate has an interest in developing young peoples 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.

Job responsibilities

The Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitationandlearning 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 peoples 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 peoples 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 forlengthof 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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.