Integrated Therapy Assistant

CareTech PLC; Ripon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of specialist services in the UK is seeking a committed Therapy Assistant to support young individuals at Spring Hill School. This role involves working closely with Occupational and Speech Therapy teams, delivering therapy programs and assisting in assessments. Preferred candidates will have experience with young people, particularly those with special needs. The position comes with comprehensive support, training opportunities, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Full support from a multidisciplinary team

Regular clinical supervision

Development opportunities

Research support

Internal/external training

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Interest in developing young people's communication and functional skills.
• Experience working with Young people, preferably with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy team.
• Deliver therapy programmes under the guidance of senior staff.
• Assist in assessing communication needs and supporting resource development.

Skills

Experience working with ASD and/or LD

Basic IT skills

Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively

Job description

Location

Ripon

Contract

Term Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working Hours per week

40

Salary

£21,922 FTE £25,560

Job Title

Therapy Assistant

About the Role

The Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Therapy Assistant.

Job Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and interested individual to work as part of the Occupational Therapy (OT) team and Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) team at Spring Hill School. This post will combine clinical and administrative support roles: you will work directly with individual Young People or with groups to deliver therapy programmes, under the direction of the senior OT or SaLT in the educational and residential settings, and support the OT or SaLT in the assessment of young people’s communication needs, functional skills, and report on individuals progress, provide support with resources for individuals and contribute to the development of the Communication and Sensory Environment. You will receive regular supervision and, as part of the Cambian Clinical Service, be eligible for training.

Candidate Profile

It is essential that the successful candidate has an interest in developing young people’s communication and functional skills, and meeting communication and sensory needs and have worked with Young people previously, preferably with Young People with special needs. Basic IT skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a busy team are essential for all aspects of this post.

Experience

• Experience working with ASD and/or LD
• Experience in CAMHS

In Return We Offer

• Full support from a multidisciplinary team
• Regular clinical supervision
• Developmental opportunities
• Research opportunities & support
• Internal/external training on new initiatives
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for length of service included)

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.