Physiotherapist
Salutem Care & Education
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Job summary
Ingfield Manor School, part of Salutem Care and Education, is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join a trans-disciplinary team supporting children with complex physical and communication needs. You will contribute to a holistic programme, guiding activities that promote independence and participation in daily school life.
We value person-centred practice, CPD, and collaborative working with staff, families, and external professionals to enhance outcomes for young people.
Qualifications
- Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registered with CSP registration desirable.
- Strong knowledge of neurology/orthopaedics; robust clinical reasoning.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR, inclusion and multidisciplinary working.
Responsibilities
- Assess students' physical needs and develop individualised physiotherapy programmes.
- Deliver both individual and group therapy sessions.
- Support mobility, independence, and participation through movement programmes.
- Lead hydrotherapy and postural management activities.
- Coordinate with teachers, families, and external professionals for EHCP reviews.
Skills
Education
Job description
Ingfield Manor School is a non-maintained special school and part of Salutem Care and Education who have services across England and Wales supporting adults and children in residential and educational Environments.
Based in its our own idyllic grounds, Ingfield Manor School offers extensive specialist facilities with the aim to provide an exceptional learning environment, helping children and young people fulfil their potential. Facilities include woodland and outdoor classroom space, high specification sensory room and swimming pool.
At Ingfield Manor School, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. The aim of our services is to provide a safe and stimulating environment that enables children and young people to flourish and grow.
Our IMS provision caters for students aged 3—19 years with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy and associated medical and sensory needs. Following the Conductive Education approach, Ingfield Manor School focuses on the holistic development of everyone, including their physical and communication skills.
Our Woodview provision is for secondary aged students with special educational needs including speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC)
We are immensely proud of our school and our community. We are committed to providing the very best for young people while they are with us, helping them to develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and aspiration to succeed throughout their lives. We know that our staff team make the school what it is today and are the key to a successful future. Staff are well supported by the leadership team and are offered opportunities to progress. We know that each and every one of our staff have a pivotal role to play and we believe in supporting everyone to fulfil their potential. Ingfield Manor School is a rewarding place to work, and staff report high levels of job satisfaction.
Through working for Salutem we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits designed to support you in various aspects of your life through our benefits platform Salutem Extras.
Some of these benefits include free online GP access for you and your family, ensuring that healthcare is readily accessible when you need it most. Additionally, our free employee assistance programme extends its support to both you and your partner, providing essential services such as counselling, financial advice, and legal guidance.
Ingfield Manor School has convenient road links and is a 10 minute drive from Horsham. There is a bus stop 10 minute walk from the school, a large car park for those travelling by car.
New employees joining Ingfield Manor School are guaranteed a warm welcome from the community. Our motto is that ‘Fulfilling Potential’ and we strongly believe that this should include our entire school community. We look forward to getting to know you better and helping you to play your part in providing the very best to our young people.
Are you a passionate and dedicated Physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a specialist educational setting?
At Ingfield Manor School, you'll work as part of a highly skilled, trans-disciplinary team supporting children and young people with complex physical, learning, and communication needs. Through a combination of therapeutic expertise, collaborative working, and Conductive Education principles, you will help students develop greater independence, improve functional abilities, and access every aspect of school life.
This is an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist who is committed to person-centred practice and wants to see the direct impact of their work on the lives of young people every day.
As a Physiotherapist, you will play a key role in assessing, planning, and delivering therapeutic interventions that promote function, mobility, independence, and participation.
Working closely with teaching staff, therapists, families, and external professionals, you will contribute to a holistic approach that enables students to achieve their full potential both in education and in daily life.
- Assess students' physical needs and develop individualised physiotherapy programmes.
- Deliver both individual and group therapy sessions.
- Support students to maximise mobility, function, independence, and participation.
- Lead therapeutic movement programmes, including hydrotherapy and therapeutic movement in water.
- Implement physical and postural management programmes.
- Carry out moving and handling assessments and develop associated risk assessments.
- Lead the assessment and implementation of seating, positioning, and mobility solutions.
- Oversee postural management programmes and equipment provision.
- Organise equipment clinics and ensure regular maintenance and servicing of specialist equipment.
- Support assessment and implementation of access methods for technology, including switch access solutions.
- Work effectively as part of a trans-disciplinary team supporting all aspects of student development.
- Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews and other multidisciplinary meetings.
- Liaise with parents, carers, medical professionals, and external agencies.
- Share specialist knowledge and contribute to wider school development.
- Deliver training and guidance to school staff on physical management, equipment use, moving and handling, and therapeutic approaches.
- Support colleagues to implement agreed therapy programmes within daily practice.
- Promote best practice across the wider school community.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in line with HCPC, GDPR, and organisational requirements.
- Prepare high-quality reports and assessments.
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and evidence-based practice.
- Promote the highest standards of physical and emotional care.
- Provide intimate care where required.
- Maintain safe, clean, and inclusive learning environments.
- Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives across the school.
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Physiotherapist who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.
- Degree in Physiotherapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) registration.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Membership of ACPC.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications.
- Strong neurology and orthopaedic knowledge.
- Excellent clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
- Knowledge of a wide range of physiotherapy treatment techniques and approaches.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
- Awareness of GDPR and data protection requirements.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary or multi-agency environments.
- Experience working within paediatric physiotherapy.
- Experience supporting children and young people with neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy.
- Experience within educational or specialist school settings.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and supportive.
- Passionate about promoting independence and inclusion.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Reliable, motivated, and proactive.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- A positive role model for children and young people.
- Professional, resilient, and committed to high standards of care.
At Ingfield Manor School, you'll become part of a dedicated team that works together to transform lives through education, therapy, and care.
Supportive – We help everyone achieve their full potential.
Ambitious – We strive for the very best outcomes for those we support.
Loyal – We always put children, young people, and colleagues first.
Unique – We embrace innovation while delivering exceptional quality.
Transparent – We are open, honest, and committed to continuous learning.
Engaging – We work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Meaningful – We create opportunities that empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
Salutem Care and Education and Ingfield Manor School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Successful candidates will also be required to complete a probationary period of six months.
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