Role: Therapy Assistant
Location: Crouch End, London and Oxford Region
Salary: £18,610- 23, 853
Contract: FULL TIME /TERM TIME ONLY (39 weeks per year)
Are you experienced in working with children and young people with Autism and associated comorbidities?
If so, we have the role for you!
This is an exciting, new opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to join our Kestrel House School, based on Crouch End London . An ideal opportunity for those who would be excited by creating a nationally important resource with the substantial backing of a leading provider of education and care for children, young people, and adults with complex needs.
About the Role
You will be responsible for supporting the in house clinicians to provide therapeutic intervention to the students. You will also be responsible for supporting the clinical team with administration tasks. It is an exciting opportunity to work with our specialist in house clinical team and be supported by the wider clinical hub team compromising of clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and therapy assistants.
Who we are looking for?
We’re looking for a committed and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant. Someone with a holistic and integrated approach to care, education and clinical services would be perfect for this role.
You would need to demonstrate drive, motivation and resilience and the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams. Applicants must have;
- Minimum of 5 GCSE’s including English at Grade C or above
- Commitment to the values of the organisation
- Ability to work within the boundaries of the role of Therapies Assistant as agreed in supervision
- Effective communication and writing skills
Why join us?
Outcomes First Group are innovators in education and care and the leading children's service provider in the UK. A Gold standard employer we have been recognised as Great Place to Work certified for the second year running.
This role forms part of our national wellbeing strategy which is a well-resourced provision implemented to ensure all young people will be nurtured, their physical and mental health will be prioritised, and they will be given opportunities leading to outcomes that align with their strengths and abilities. Join us and you will have a real opportunity to implement change leading to the best possible outcomes working as part of a team of skilled and expert clinicians.
We offer continuous professional training and development for a clear career path, professional supervision, and a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection & practice development. Our benefits package includes shopping discounts and cashback for hundreds of retailers, access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more. We also offer a Cycle to Work scheme, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and Salary Finance (e.g. advances on your earned pay).
Application process
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply online today or contact Anna Fox (Wellbeing and Clinical Lead) anna.fox@bastonhouseschool.org.uk for more information.
The Outcomes First Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. 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