Child Therapy Assistant / Support Workers

, Child Therapy Assistant/Support Workers (BOC13), , Contract: Permanent, , Location: Cardiff , , Hours per week: 18 hours (negotiable) , , Working Pattern:      , , , Pay:, , , Closing date: 22^nd March 2024 , , (Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants), , I am 16 years old boy and sustained a brain injury as a baby, as a result I have complex needs, including behavioural, cognitive and physical. I struggle with regulating my emotions which can lead to physical outbursts. , , I am looking for an enthusiastic, resilient, patient and reliable Child Therapy Assistant/Support Worker to help me engage in the activities I love and become more independent. You will need to be calm and patient under pressure and be able to apply a consistent approach. , , I can be funny and cheeky and am very caring towards those around me. I need to be active and busy; I really like to go on walks, listen to audio books and colouring. I find it difficult to form new relationships and need you to take the time to understand my needs. I need a little help with personal care but in the main I would like support after school so I can enjoy social and leisure activities, engage in therapy and further develop life skills for the future. , , You will have experience of working with children or adults with complex needs and challenging behaviours. This role would be an excellent opportunity for a therapy student or psychology graduate who will enjoy being part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting with my therapy programme and assisting with my behaviour and care management plans., , Essential Information, , To join me as a Child Therapy Assistant/Support Worker you will need to: - , , , A full induction and training will be provided.  , , This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check., ,  , ,