Integrated Therapy Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialist services provider is looking for a dedicated Integrated Therapy Assistant to work with young people at Pengwern College. This full-time role involves delivering therapy programs under the supervision of senior staff and supporting the development of communication skills for those with special needs. The position offers extensive development opportunities and regular supervision within a caring team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Full support from a multidisciplinary team

Regular clinical supervision

Developmental and research opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with special needs is essential.
• Desirable experience with ASD and/or LD.
• Ability to meet the person specification for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people to deliver therapy programs under direction.
• Assist in assessing communication needs and report on progress.
• Provide support with resources and contribute to the environment.

Skills

Interest in developing communication skills

Flexible and collaborative work

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

Role: Integrated Therapy Assistant

Location: Pengwern 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 Pottersbury Lodge School.

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

Responsibilities

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 Pengwern 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 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 is desirable

Benefits & Opportunities

• 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.

Additional 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.