Therapy Assistant

Staffordshire / Shropshire Region

37.5 hours per week

£18,500 - £25,000 Depending on experience

Outcomes First Group are a leading provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with complex needs and we now have an opportunity to join us as a Therapy Assistant.

About the role and what we are looking for

The Therapy Assistant role is an exciting role, covering multiple sites in a geographical operating region across residential care and education. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual excited by working within times of transformative change.

You will mainly be based in the Staffordshire / Shropshire area, working alongside qualified clinicians across a range of residential homes and 2 schools. As such we do require those with their own transport for this role.

We follow a holistic care model to offer specialist support for children, families, and the school workforce, with children and young people with social and emotional needs, Special Education Needs, and a range of diagnosis. Under the supervision of our professional qualified clinicians, you will be expected to contribute to the assessment, formulation and plans for the children we support. The role would suit a confident individual looking to work in an education setting and someone who has a special interest supporting with children in care and special schools. 

The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services of, but not limited to -, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational and Sensory Informed interventions, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, and other appropriate professions as the allocated services require to meet the needs of children, young people and adults. 

Essential Criteria

  • Previous experience of paid or voluntary work within a child special needs setting and/or work with young people or adults with complex needs/ behaviours that may challenge or mental health
  • Minimum of 5 GCSE passes, including English, at Grade C and above
  • Evidence of relevant post 16 education
  • Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision
  • Ability to accept and work within the boundaries of the role of Therapies Assistant
  • Effective communication
  • High level of professionalism
  • A driving license and car are essential due to the regional nature of the role

A few reasons we think we are a great place to work

  • Everyone who joins us receives a fantastic central induction, along with a local induction and a dedicated buddy who will be there for you from day one.
  • All staff have access to an extensive training platform with a wide range of courses for personal development.
  • Career development opportunities across the Group
  • Employees have access to our internal platform The Hub which offers; employee discounts, recognition cards, wellbeing tools and more!
  • We also offer a Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Salary Finance options (such as advances on earned pay) and the option to purchase private medical.
  • We are proud to be recognised as Great Place to Work certified™ Nov 2020 – Nov 2021 for the second year running.

To be considered for this excellent opportunity please apply online today.

The Outcomes First Group are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS and necessary checks. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for


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