Physiotherapy Assistant

Shooting-Star-Children; Artington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Stakeholder pension up to 7%

27 days leave + Bank Holidays

Sabbatical leave after 5/10/15 years

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Flexible working arrangements

Eye care

Mental Health First Aiders

Eye care

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition 'Star' Awards

Employee Referral Scheme

Reimbursed professional membershipFees

Job summary

The Physiotherapy Assistant role at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a fixed-term, full-time position based in the UK. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support children and young people with life-limiting conditions, assisting with physical, emotional and social needs and respite care.

You will be based primarily at Christopher's, with duties at Shooting Star House as required, and you will contribute to maintaining a safe, caring, and family-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with babies, children and young people in health or social care.
• Kind, reliable, compassionate with strong communication.
• Willingness to work weekends and across locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting physical, emotional and social needs of children.
• Support planned respite, symptom management and end-of-life care as required.
• Work under direction of registered nurses to maintain a safe, family-centred environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Effective communicator

Job description

This is a Temporary , Full Time vacancy that will close in 22 days at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Job Title:Physiotherapy Assistant

Salary:c. £33,375 per annum

Team:Therapists

Hours:Full Time, 37.5 flexible hours per week - including some weekends

Contract Type:Fixed Term

About the role

Your key purpose will be to take a role in creating a welcoming, safe and caring environment in which families can be relieved of all or some of the care needs of their child, working alongside them and supporting them. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in providing high quality, compassionate care and support to children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

You will assist in meeting the physical, emotional and social needs of children and young people, supporting planned respite, symptom management and end-of-life care as required. Working under the direction of registered nurses, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, caring and family-centred environment, promoting dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times.

About you

This role requires experience of working with babies, children and young people within a social or health care environment.

We are looking for someone who is kind, reliable and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to supporting babies, children, young people and their families. You will be a confident communicator who can work well as part of a team, remain calm and sensitive in challenging situations, and approach each shift with professionalism, warmth and respect.

While this role is primarily based at Christopher's, you will also be required to work at Shooting Star House in Hampton when needed to support service requirements.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Mental Health First Aiders

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Please contact Ginny Hancock,[e-mail] or020 8783 2000if you have any questions about this role.

Anticipated closing date:05/10/2026

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity tomake every moment count.

To help each member of our team to excel in their role, we provide a range of skills training, staff benefits, discounts and wellbeing events. Discover the difference you can make today.

The Benefits

Pension Scheme

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition 'Star' Awards

Employee Referral Scheme

The Team

• Ellie
• EMDR and Art Therapist

"Shooting Star has supported my professional development from day one – enabling me to broaden my knowledge and expertise in bereavement care and trauma-informed practice, as an EMDR and Art Therapist. Their ongoing investment in my learning has made me feel valued and strengthened my confidence, ensuring that I am able to provide high-quality, evidence-informed, and compassionate care to the families that I support."

• Jess
• Nurse

“I started as a newly qualified nurse, now I have the skills and confidence to care for any child that comes into the hospice no matter how complex their care needs are.”

• Cian

"I feel like a valued part of a collaborative team in Shooting Star. There's a genuinely supportive working environment here, where creativity is encouraged."