About this role
Job summary Package Description: As a Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant youll be part of our valued Therapies team within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: A starting salary of £27,674 with access to our group pension Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face-to-face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Children's Therapy Team. This rewarding role involves working under the guidance and supervision of qualified therapists to support the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy interventions for children and young people with a wide range of additional and complex needs.
Main duties of the job As a Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant, youll be part of our valued Therapies team within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits. The role involves working under the guidance and supervision of qualified therapists to support high-quality physiotherapy interventions for children with additional and complex needs. You will also work independently, using initiative and clinical judgement within agreed competencies and care plans. The role requires providing therapeutic support in various settings like health centres, nurseries, and special schools. You will manage your own caseload, monitor progress, and adapt interventions as appropriate under the direction of registered therapists. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a commitment to delivering person-centred care. Ongoing training and professional development are provided to enhance skills and knowledge. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the development and wellbeing of children and families.
About us Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. We work with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services focusing on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and musculoskeletal services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Our work supports communities of many millions and directly helps over half a million people each year. We are guided by simple values: we care, we think, we do. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals. As a Disability Confident Committed company, we strive to provide inclusive work environments. We prioritize safeguarding to protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults, implementing policies and procedures for safer working practices.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
As a Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant youll be part of our valued Therapies team within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
A starting salary of £27,674 with access to our group pension Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Children's Therapy Team.
This rewarding role involves working under the guidance and supervision of qualified therapists to support the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy interventions for children and young people with a wide range of additional and complex needs. There will also be opportunities to work independently, using initiative and clinical judgement within agreed competencies and care plans.
The post holder will provide therapeutic support across a variety of settings, including health centres, nurseries, special schools, and children's homes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will implement child-centred, evidence-based therapy programmes designed to maximise each child's functional abilities, independence, participation, and overall quality of life.
You will manage your own caseload of children with diverse and complex needs, monitoring progress and adapting interventions as appropriate under the direction of registered therapists. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to delivering person-centred care, and a willingness to undertake ongoing training and supervision to develop knowledge, skills, and professional practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and families and making a meaningful difference to their development and wellbeing
Main Responsibilities Deliver individual and group physiotherapy programmes under the guidance of a qualified Physiotherapist. Implement child-centred, evidence-based therapy plans to support children with a range of complex physical needs. Manage a delegated caseload, prioritising workload and monitoring progress in line with therapy goals. Visit homes, nurseries and schools to support postural management, moving and handling, and equipment provision. Adjust therapeutic equipment and provide advice and training to parents, carers and education staff on its safe use. Communicate effectively and sensitively with children, families and professionals, providing support and guidance where required. Maintain accurate electronic clinical records and contribute to reports, assessments and referrals. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and attend meetings to support coordinated care planning. Support the delivery and development of specialist clinics, service improvement projects and departmental initiatives. Participate in ongoing training, supervision and professional development to maintain and enhance skills and knowledge.Ideal CandidateEssential
GCSE English Grade C or above (or equivalent) Car owner/driver/access to a motor vehicle (role will involve travel to other sites that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) Ability to use Microsoft office applications and e-mail Evidence of Personal Development Evidence of desire to or experience in working with children Experience of working as part of a team Ability to work autonomously Ability to problem solve Good written and verbal communication skills The ability to learn To be flexible in approach and be responsive to changing demands Able to prioritise/time manage Ability to generate ideas and develop theseDesirable
Previous experience in working with children and families Evidence of specific knowledge relating to client group/ profession Previous experience in training/coaching/teaching others
For further information please contact Lisa on 07867373045 or email [email protected]
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential: GCSE English Grade C or equivalent, car owner/driver/access to a motor vehicle, ability to use Microsoft Office applications and e-mail, evidence of personal development, experience in working with children, experience working as part of a team, ability to work autonomously, good written and verbal communication skills. Desirable: Previous experience in working with children and families, evidence of specific knowledge related to the client group/profession, previous experience in training/coaching/teaching others.
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 HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Ewell
KT19 0EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)