Job summary The Newcastle Learning Disability Team are looking to recruit a permanent Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to work with the Newcastle Paediatric Learning Disability Physiotherapy Team. The post will be to support the Physiotherapists who work within the Local Authority Special Schools in Newcastle. The Newcastle Learning Disability Team is a multi-disciplinary team who work with adults and children who have a learning disability and live in the community of Newcastle upon Tyne. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual who has experience in working with children and young adults with a learning disability. The role is to support Physiotherapists in the service delivery through direct clinical contact, such as assessment and delivery of therapy programmes as well as indirect work, including, housekeeping duties, departmental responsibilities, and administrative work to support the team. Experience in working with families/carers and a multi-agency team is essential. Applicants must have experience of supporting allied health professionals and be flexible to work in various environments, including schools, clinics, hydrotherapy pool and patient's homes. The successful applicant must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the role, therefore a current driving licence and access to a car is desirable. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Term time hours Reference number 263-CCG24-285-MG Job locations Hadrian School, Newcastle Bertram Crescent Newcastle Upon TTyne NE15 6PY Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 5th November 2024 Closing date : 19th November 2024 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 5th November 2024 Closing date : 19th November 2024 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Health and Social Care Assistant Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship (FdSc) or a Health and Social Care Foundation Degree (Fda) or equivalent in the speciality field. Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in the person specification. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in an appropriate care setting Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency. Experience of supervising/teaching individuals Desirable Experience of 24 hour postural management Experience of supporting orthotics clinics Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to use IT system Ability to establish a rapport with service users Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible Time management skills Experience of moving and handling legislation Desirable Experience of postural management and adjustment of equipment as required Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Health and Social Care Assistant Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship (FdSc) or a Health and Social Care Foundation Degree (Fda) or equivalent in the speciality field. Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in the person specification. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in an appropriate care setting Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency. Experience of supervising/teaching individuals Desirable Experience of 24 hour postural management Experience of supporting orthotics clinics Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to use IT system Ability to establish a rapport with service users Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible Time management skills Experience of moving and handling legislation Desirable Experience of postural management and adjustment of equipment as required Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Hadrian School, Newcastle Bertram Crescent Newcastle Upon TTyne NE15 6PY Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)