PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNICIAN
Full Time : 37 hours per week : Term Time
Part-Time opportunities will be considered
Benefits include a generous pension scheme & life cover, retail discounts, training opportunities, well-being sessions and free on-site parking
Do you have a passion for supporting the lives and health outcomes of children and young people with physical disabilities and complex needs?
We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Therapy team and PE & Sports team to work jointly with both teams to promote health and independence by leading activities within PE lessons. You will deliver postural and physical activity/management sessions that support therapeutic needs and you will demonstrate autonomous decisions to support all physical needs during PE led sessions.
Valence School is a KCC Foundation Special School with residential facilities for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust.
You will have a physiotherapy qualification and be registered with the HCPC. You will be enthusiastic, have excellent communication skills and be resilient to respond to changes and complex cases.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting their physiotherapy career and experience related to both PE and physical therapy would be desirable.
C.V.'s alone will not be accepted. Applications must be made on the school's application form.
For details please visit > work for us to complete an application form (we are unable to accept CV's) or contact the HR team on 01959 567841.
It is important for the online application form to be completed in full, including complete employment history from leaving full-time education (age 16 or 18) and any gaps must be accounted for. If this is not fully completed your application will not be progressed.
Please also submit a suitable statement describing how you meet the criteria of the person specification and outline your reasons for application.
Please note, we can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the U.K. For details, please read information for applicants.
Application closing date: 19 January 2025
Interview date: w/c 27 January 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint if we receive sufficient applications for this role
Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.
References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)