Integrated Therapy Assistant

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist service provider is seeking an Integrated Therapy Assistant at Pengwern College. You will work with the Occupational and Speech Therapy teams to support young people's communication and functional skills. Candidates should have an interest in working with young people, experience with special needs being advantageous. The role offers full support and development opportunities in a caring environment.

Benefits

Full multidisciplinary team support

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training on new initiatives

Qualifications

• Interest in developing young people’s communication and functional skills.
• Experience with young people, preferably with special needs.
• Basic IT skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy programmes under the direction of OT or SaLT.
• Assist with assessment of communication needs and report progress.
• Provide support with resources and contribute to the Communication and Sensory Environment.

Skills

Interest in developing young people's communication

Experience with young people, especially special needs

Basic IT skills

Ability to work flexibly in a team

Experience with ASD and/or LD and/or CAMHS

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 Pengwern College.

About the 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.

About us

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 Pengwern College.

Job responsibilities

• Work as part of the OT and SaLT teams at Pengwern College to deliver therapy programmes to individuals or groups under the direction of the senior OT or SaLT.
• Assist with assessment of communication needs and functional skills; report on progress.
• Provide support with resources for individuals and contribute to the development of the Communication and Sensory Environment.
• Receive regular supervision and participate in training as part of the Cambian Clinical Service.

Candidate profile / Qualifications

• Interest in developing young people’s communication and functional skills; meeting communication and sensory needs.
• Experience with young people, preferably with special needs.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a busy team.
• Experience with ASD and/or LD and/or CAMHS is desirable.
• Must meet the person specification to be offered the post.

Benefits / Additional information

• In return we offer: Full multidisciplinary team support, regular clinical supervision, development opportunities, training on new initiatives, and research opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for length of service).
• Learn from dedicated professionals in the field.
• Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS checks and reference checks required.
• Disclosures and Barring Service compliance for relevant roles.
• Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Legal / Compliance

Please note: due to changes to UK immigration policy, eligibility for visas may be affected by salary thresholds and visa list requirements. Applicants should check eligibility prior to applying. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the DBS.