Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Intervention team for the Children and Young Peoples Autism Service at MPFT. The successful candidate will be working alongside our team of qualified practitioners to provide intervention support for children and young people with a diagnosis or Autism. Main duties of the job o Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role.o Demonstrate at all times the trust values.o Be responsible, under the guidance of a registered practitioner, for a defined population ofservice users in a variety of settings including clinics, schools, homeso Be skilled in supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of care/supportpackages under the direction of a registered practitioner.o Have supervisory responsibilities as required and contribute to service developments About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 301-KM-25-7008600 Job locations Anglesey House Wheelhouse Road Rugeley WS15 1UL Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for someone with experience, knowledge and a passion to provide intervention and support to children and young people with a diagnosis of Autism whilst supporting the service to improve the offer of intervention. Please review the job description and person specification for more details. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for someone with experience, knowledge and a passion to provide intervention and support to children and young people with a diagnosis of Autism whilst supporting the service to improve the offer of intervention. Please review the job description and person specification for more details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Higher apprenticeship level 5/Foundation Degree in related subject. Care Certificate is completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks (pro rata) of commencement of contract. Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post. Experience Essential Relevant placements/experience to the role including supporting or contributing to assessment and management of individuals with compromised functional ability Ability to manage time and caseload effectively. Experience of working in Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy / Physiotherapy Desirable Experience of working with young people with a diagnosis of autism Working in a multidisciplinary team Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of disability Skills Essential Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, Care Certificate HCPC, and I 7 Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children. An awareness of conditions and disease management and their impact on individuals and their carers Person Specification Qualifications Essential Higher apprenticeship level 5/Foundation Degree in related subject. Care Certificate is completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks (pro rata) of commencement of contract. Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post. Experience Essential Relevant placements/experience to the role including supporting or contributing to assessment and management of individuals with compromised functional ability Ability to manage time and caseload effectively. Experience of working in Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy / Physiotherapy Desirable Experience of working with young people with a diagnosis of autism Working in a multidisciplinary team Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of disability Skills Essential Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, Care Certificate HCPC, and I 7 Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children. An awareness of conditions and disease management and their impact on individuals and their carers 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Anglesey House Wheelhouse Road Rugeley WS15 1UL Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)