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Therapy Support Worker - Childrens Therapy
Band 4
Main area: Childrens Physiotherapy
Grade: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 20.25 hours per week (Flexible working considered)
Job ref: 186-101-25-MH
Site: Childrens Therapy Centre, Kings Mill Hospital
Town: Sutton in Ashfield
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive individual to a Support Worker role within the Community Therapy Team. Working alongside Therapists whilst also following pathways and protocols to work more independently.
The Children's Physiotherapy Team is part of the Community Children's and Young Peoples Specialist Service sitting within the Community Health Care Group.
Main duties of the job
Our service offers physiotherapy and occupational therapy for children within clinic bases and the community. Our Therapy Team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Orthotists, Assistant Practitioners, and Support Workers providing therapy support and input for the children, families, and carers to enable them to improve their function, reach and maintain their independence and achieve their goals.
The duties of this post include carrying out delegated tasks to support the physiotherapists. Working alongside them with patients and also working more independently to support children and young people access their physiotherapy equipment and programmes at schools, nurseries, and in their homes.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For description of main duties and responsibilities, please see Job Description and Person Spec document.
You will work in varied locations such as special schools, mainstream schools, and nurseries. You may also work within a clinic setting and in people's homes. A full programme of training would be available for the successful applicant.
You must have previous experience of working with children/young people and within a therapy rehabilitation environment.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person specification
Experience
* Experience of working with children and young people.
* Experience working as a therapy support worker/assistant.
* Experience working as part of a team.
* Experience of working within therapy services.
* Experience of working within the NHS.
* Past responsibility for training/supervising other support staff.
Knowledge
* Some knowledge and understanding of normal child development.
* Knowledge of neurodevelopmental paediatric conditions, e.g. co-ordination difficulties, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome.
* Working knowledge of Excel and Word computer programmes.
* Knowledge of physiotherapy.
Skills
* Ability to demonstrate sound communication skills both verbal and written to patients, carers, and staff.
* To have a caring, empathic, and positive attitude when working with all patients, carers, and colleagues.
* Good I.T. Skills.
* To have good organisational skills.
Values and Behaviours
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.
Qualifications
* General education to GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in health or social care.
* A range of non-routine work procedures which require theoretical knowledge to foundation degree level or equivalent experience.
Contractual Requirements
* A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post.
* Ability to work in the Hydrotherapy pool area (heat/humidity).
Additional Information
* The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.
* We will be requesting references by email. Please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
* The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
* Communication regarding your application will be sent via email therefore, please ensure you regularly check your spam/junk folder.
* In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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