Learning Disabilities Physiotherapist - Flexible & Impactful

DAVID LEWIS CENTRE; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns and working从

Excellent clinical supervision

Opportunities for continuing PROFESS

Job summary

David Lewis Centre is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist for 37.5 hours per week (full-time). Salary £36,763.58, dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.

You will deliver physiotherapy across education settings for young people aged 12-25 years and adult residential services within learning disabilities.

This role offers exceptional facilities and a supportive multidisciplinary team; no weekends or on-call; hours 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with pattern negotiable.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered as a Physiotherapist.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities.
• An effective communicator who can build strong relationships with individuals, families and professionals.
• Confident working independently while contributing to a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to innovative, person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across education and residential services.
• Assess, plan and deliver specialist physiotherapy interventions for individuals with learning disabilities and complex physical needs.
• Support young people through key transition stages from education into adult services.
• Develop postural management, mobility and physical activity programmes.
• Provide advice on equipment, positioning, moving and handling, and independence skills.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, teachers, support staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Deliver training and support to staff teams across education and residential settings.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, care planning and service development initiatives.

Skills

HCPC-registered

Job description

David Lewis Centre is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist for 37.5 hours per week (full-time). Salary £36,763.58, dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.

You will deliver physiotherapy across education settings for young people aged 12-25 years and adult residential services within learning disabilities.

This role offers exceptional facilities and a supportive multidisciplinary team; no weekends or on-call; hours 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with pattern negotiable.