Job summary This is a Children's clinical assistant post enabling the successful applicant to work as a clinical therapy assistant across all of Merton Children's Therapy services in the Integrated Complex Needs team e.g.; SLT/ Occupational Therapy/ Physio/ Paeds & Dietetics in the community setting. You will be responsible for supporting identified children's therapy assessment, treatment delivery and program monitoring under the supervision of clinically qualified therapist in the above teams. This is in relation to children and young people 0-19 in Merton. The role also includes supporting the teams in the day to day running of the services including some administrative duties. Main duties of the job Clinically supporting delivery of services to children and young people (0-19) with identified health needs in Merton Engaging in Clinical supervision and training Service-related administrative task About us Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 824-SOUTH-7077855 Job locations Merton Birches Polyclinic 4 Birches Close Mitcham CR4 4LQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level 9-4 or equivalent Desirable Attendance at training courses relevant to post e.g. First aid, Lifesaving, Sign along/Makaton course, BTEC or equivalent in Child Development Experience Essential Experience of working in a healthcare or childcare environment which brings relevant transferable skills. Experience working with children presenting with special needs for example, children presenting with ASD, Neurological conditions, learning disability and functional needs. Desirable Experience of group work with children Experience of training or educating others Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Skills Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills Basic IT Skills: word, excel, power point, email, internet. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level 9-4 or equivalent Desirable Attendance at training courses relevant to post e.g. First aid, Lifesaving, Sign along/Makaton course, BTEC or equivalent in Child Development Experience Essential Experience of working in a healthcare or childcare environment which brings relevant transferable skills. Experience working with children presenting with special needs for example, children presenting with ASD, Neurological conditions, learning disability and functional needs. Desirable Experience of group work with children Experience of training or educating others Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Skills Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills Basic IT Skills: word, excel, power point, email, internet. 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. Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust Address Merton Birches Polyclinic 4 Birches Close Mitcham CR4 4LQ Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)