Therapies Assistant (Fast Application Process)

Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* T&Cs applyIt doesnt have to be! Have a better worklife balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!Job Title: Therapies AssistantLocation: Brookthorpe Hall School, GloucesterSalary: £21.992 (dependent on experience)Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday-FridayContract: Fixed TermAre you passionate about working with autistic children and young people? Do you want to help and support autistic children and young people to be heard and be understood? Do you want to be part of a team who are constantly striving to improve the lives of the children and young people we support?If so, we have the role for you!About The Role:The role will be based in a multi-disciplinary clinical and wellbeing team, including, Psychotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. You will be joining a dedicated team of professionals to support the children and young people within our Brookthorpe Hall School based in Gloucester.You will be working closely with our education teams who support our children and young people, as well as the families of those people. You will be responsible for providing evidence-based assessments and interventions under the supervision of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist to better understand and support our children and young peoples needs and to support them to engage in meaningful activities and interactions. contributing to placement plans and delivering a range of interventions. There are also regular opportunities for continual professional development, through our internal specialist forums and funding for external training opportunities.Who we are looking for:We are looking for a Therapies Assistant who has experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs. We are looking for someone who is independently motivated whilst working under the supervision of a qualified clinician. Someone who enjoys working creatively to develop bespoke interventions to meet the specific needs of our most complex children and young people and has a dynamic approach to problem solving will be perfect for this role.Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, GloucesterWelcome to Brookthorpe Hall SchoolAbout the Group:Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.We are really proud to say that in 2023, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fourth year running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism.For more information on the group please visit: https:www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.ukEssential Criteria:● 5 x GCSE’s Grade C or above, including English● Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar role would be advantageous● Experience of working within an educational setting would be advantageous● Skilled in working as part of a team● Knowledge and understanding of working with Autistic people● Ability to carry out both 1:1 and group sessions under supervision● Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to the specific client group, their carers and families and a wide range of professionals outside the service● Excellent organisational skills and experience completing administration tasks for a team would be advantageousFor further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: sarah.attwell@ofgl.ukWhy work for us?Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options.Benefits:Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:● Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions● Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:● A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits● 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad● Cycle to Work Schemes● Electric Car Purchase Scheme● Critical illness coverAnd that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.Job ID: 231246#2.