Higher Level Therapy Support Assistant
Who Are We?
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.
Hedley’s Horizons provides adults with disabilities day opportunities and activities that promote the ethos of lifelong learning and the importance of wellbeing in adult life. Hedley’s Horizons is a busy, vibrant, and varied environment that supports disabled adults with cerebral palsy, communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a choice of activities that meet peoples' aspirations, needs and preferences, thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff team.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the Therapy team as therapy assistant supporting adults who attend Hedley’s Horizons. The team is comprised of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy.
The Higher Level Therapy Support role supports the delivery of therapy interventions to a delegated caseload of service users on a group or individual basis, under direction from the therapy team. This will include supporting with activities such as hydrotherapy, rebound, specialist equipment, and sensory integration.
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We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable individuals to join the team. You would become part of an existing, dedicated therapy team who strive to deliver best practice at all times.
This is a full time role over 52 weeks. Annual leave entitlement is 23 days rising to 28 after 5 years continuous service, plus Bank Holidays.
Why Work for Us
Hedleys Horizons encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within Horizons and across the wider Foundation.
We also offer the following benefits to staff:
- Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
- Contributory Pension Scheme. (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
- Induction and ongoing training.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- 23 days holidays rising to 28 (including bank holidays)
Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.
Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:
