Job summary Interview will be held on 1st April 2025 Would you like to progress your clinical skills and professional career in paediatrics?Are you looking for a role that offers flexible working to coincide with your home life? We have an exciting opportunity for a band 4 Integrated Therapy Assistant to join our School Years team to further their knowledge and skills in paediatrics in a part time permanent post (22.5 hours per week, flexible working opportunities, such as term time only may be available) In this position you would have the opportunity to work alongside experienced physiotherapists and occupational therapists within mainstream schools and specialist resources. CYPIT therapy assistants are valued members of the team who support practitioners in their area of practice. The successful candidate will receive supervision and varied CPD opportunities from the wider therapy workforce. The role will involve travel to several sites but also leaves room for some home working. Our CYPIT service supports children and young people from birth to 19 years of age across Berkshire. We're an integrated therapy service, committed to impact-based clinical decision making and co-production of therapy plans with our families and partners. Main duties of the job To work as a key member of the CYPIT service providing essential support to enable the service to deliver a high-quality therapy service to Children and Young People in Berkshire. To carry out a range of work tasks and interventions independently under the direction of a CYPIT Therapist (with and/or without direct supervision). To contribute to and deliver support and training to schools, parents and carers as part of service delivery. Be responsible for a specific defined workload as agreed with your allocated supervisor. This will involve planning, organising and documenting of key activities, as well as supporting any project work or service development. Be responsible for specific defined tasks, which support the service provided by the therapy team. This will include contributing to the assessment as well as provision of direct therapy and training To provide leadership and training as agreed with supervisor to junior staff, patients, carers and other professionals as relevant to your skills and knowledge. About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 371-CFS467 Job locations CYPIT West Berkshire, West Berkshire Community Hospital Thatcham RG18 3AS Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Experience in working with children or adults with complex or neurological needs Understanding of the roles of physiotherapists and occupational therapists to support children and young people, and their families. Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact our CYPIT admin team on 0300 365 4000 who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Experience in working with children or adults with complex or neurological needs Understanding of the roles of physiotherapists and occupational therapists to support children and young people, and their families. Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact our CYPIT admin team on 0300 365 4000 who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Education to a sufficient level to give evidence of ability to absorb and interpret complex information e.g. ( GCSE / A levels, NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent) Well-developed literacy and numeracy. IT skills - proficient in the use of word/ e-mail Desirable Evidence of accredited training or equivalent e.g. Assistant training and Supporting CYP with physical difficulties and/or learning difficulties. Evidence of using other IT based programmes e.g. Boardmaker, symbols, etc. Previous Experience Essential Minimum 3 years' experience working with children. Experience of working with children and young people, in particular those with special needs (e.g. LSA, voluntary work, nursery, previous assistant experience etc.) Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity. Desirable Experience working with children in an educational setting for at least one year and/or previous experience supporting Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech and Language Therapy. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people in a broad sense. Knowledge of the English education system Able to use IT to support and innovate development Succinct communication skills. Ability to self-motivate Ability to act as a role model and leader to others; in adopting change, imbedding new practice, supporting junior staff and act as an ambassador for the CYPIT service Willingness and ability to take direction from others, and also to recognise when can act autonomously Desirable Able to demonstrate an understanding of the therapy role within specialist paediatrics. Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team Additional Requirements Essential Car Driver and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Education to a sufficient level to give evidence of ability to absorb and interpret complex information e.g. ( GCSE / A levels, NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent) Well-developed literacy and numeracy. IT skills - proficient in the use of word/ e-mail Desirable Evidence of accredited training or equivalent e.g. Assistant training and Supporting CYP with physical difficulties and/or learning difficulties. Evidence of using other IT based programmes e.g. Boardmaker, symbols, etc. Previous Experience Essential Minimum 3 years' experience working with children. Experience of working with children and young people, in particular those with special needs (e.g. LSA, voluntary work, nursery, previous assistant experience etc.) Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity. Desirable Experience working with children in an educational setting for at least one year and/or previous experience supporting Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech and Language Therapy. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people in a broad sense. Knowledge of the English education system Able to use IT to support and innovate development Succinct communication skills. Ability to self-motivate Ability to act as a role model and leader to others; in adopting change, imbedding new practice, supporting junior staff and act as an ambassador for the CYPIT service Willingness and ability to take direction from others, and also to recognise when can act autonomously Desirable Able to demonstrate an understanding of the therapy role within specialist paediatrics. Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team Additional Requirements Essential Car Driver and willingness to work across Berkshire, 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address CYPIT West Berkshire, West Berkshire Community Hospital Thatcham RG18 3AS Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)