Specialist Physiotherapist

David Lewis; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rebound Therapy Facility

Hydrotherapy Pool

Swimming Pool

Fully Equipped Gym

Sports Hall

On-site Farm

Horticultural and Gardening Site

Forest School

Open Countryside and Woodland Environm

Job summary

David Lewis is seeking a HCPC-registered Physiotherapist to join the Learning Disabilities Team. You will deliver physiotherapy across education settings for young people aged 12-25 and adult residential services, with a varied caseload in supportive settings and access to exceptional facilities.

The role offers 37.5 hours weekly, with a Monday-Friday pattern and opportunities for professional development and collaboration with families, teachers and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered 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

Effective communicator

Independent worker

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £36,763.58

(Dependent On Qualifications, Skills And Experience)

Band 6 equivalent Physiotherapist - Learning Disabilities

Join a unique specialist service where therapy extends far beyond the clinic.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Physiotherapist to join our Learning Disabilities Team, delivering physiotherapy services across education settings for young people aged 12-25 years and adult residential services.

This is a rare opportunity to work in an environment with exceptional therapeutic resources, enabling truly creative, person-centred interventions that support mobility, independence, health and wellbeing for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex physical needs.

Why Join Us?

• Dedicated Therapy Department.
• Rebound Therapy Facility.
• Hydrotherapy Pool.
• Swimming Pool.
• Fully Equipped Gym.
• Sports Hall.
• On-site Farm.
• Horticultural and Gardening Site.
• Forest School.
• Open Countryside and Woodland Environments.

These facilities allow our therapists to develop bespoke interventions that promote physical health, confidence, participation and quality of life in meaningful real-world settings.

The Role

• 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.

There are no weekends, bank holiday or on call requirements for this role

The department provide therapy Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Working hours and pattern negotiable).

About You

• 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.

Experience in learning disabilities, community physiotherapy, neurorehabilitation, paediatrics or adult rehabilitation is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Diverse and rewarding specialist caseload.
• Flexible working patterns and working from home opportunities.
• Excellent clinical supervision and peer support.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Rebound certification training.
• Access to exceptional therapeutic facilities and outdoor environments.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and adults with learning disabilities.