Lead Specialist Practitioner: Physical Disabilities

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

New College Swindon seeks a Specialist Support Lead Practitioner for Physical Disabilities & Complex Health Needs. You will lead specialist support provision and a team of Inclusion Support Assistants, coordinating care with College Nursing and external agencies to enable safe, personalised and effective learning across campus.

The role focuses on reducing barriers to learning, promoting independence and supporting students in educational, vocational and community settings, with a proactive,

Qualifications

• A degree, or recognised Level 4 or above qualification in a Health and Social Care related subject, with relevant practical experience.
• A teaching qualification, or willingness to undertake one within the first year.
• Level 2 English and Maths.
• Relevant experience of working with young people or adults with physical disabilities, complex health needs, SEND or inclusion.
• Experience in manual handling, personal care, enteral feeding and administering medication.
• Strong knowledge of physical disabilities and complex health needs and their impact on learning and participation.
• Experience of leading or developing specialist teams, including mentoring, coaching or line management.
• Experience developing and coordinating personalised support programmes, care plans, risk assessments and PEEPs.
• Experience working collaboratively with health professionals, social care, families and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Inclusion Support Assistants and work with teaching staff to support students with physical disabilities and complex health needs.
• Carry out initial assessments and identify barriers to learning, participation, mobility and wellbeing.
• Provide specialist advice around moving and handling, positioning, postural management and personal care.
• Coordinate care plans, medical procedures, PEEPs and enteral feeding plans.
• Develop personalised support programmes and monitor specialist interventions.
• Deliver staff training and promote inclusive practice across college activities.

Job description

New College Swindon seeks a Specialist Support Lead Practitioner for Physical Disabilities & Complex Health Needs. You will lead specialist support provision and a team of Inclusion Support Assistants, coordinating care with College Nursing and external agencies to enable safe, personalised and effective learning across campus.

The role focuses on reducing barriers to learning, promoting independence and supporting students in educational, vocational and community settings, with a proactive,