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Doncaster Deaf Trust
16/04/2024
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
Salary NHS Band 3 (pro rata for term time only)
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Other
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Education (Support Services), Education - Non-Teaching, Health & Safety
Date posted
19/03/2024
Job reference
REQ16736
Job description
Doncaster Deaf Trust
Leger Way
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 6AY
Web: https://www.deaf-trust.co.uk/
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only
Salary NHS Band 3 (pro rata for term time only)
Doncaster Deaf Trust has been an established part of Doncaster for almost 200 years. We offer specialist education for children and young people with a range of communication needs, including Deafness, Neurodiversity and Learning Disabilities. We comprise of a nursery, school, children’s home, college, and adult services.
Our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) includes Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, Counselling, Nursing and a team of committed Teachers of the Deaf, Tutors and Support Staff who all work together to provide the best support for the children and young people in our care.
Our staff are offered excellent supervision and training opportunities, including BSL Qualifications up to at least Level 2.
Our Trust is committed to developing services that deliver the highest standards of education to young people in our care, as set out in our Mission, Vision and Values Strategy.
The role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Therapy Assistant with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to join our growing specialist team, supporting the work of the Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists, and potentially other specialisms such as Audiology & Physiotherapy. The post holder will work across the Trust in the nursery, school and college. The successful candidate will work under the direction and supervision of qualified therapists, following their guidance to produce resources, support assessments, and provide direct intervention with children and young people.
A large part of the role will be developing the use of AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) systems across the college, which will include training and development opportunities for the successful candidate.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in all areas of their work. The ability to work well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team is essential. You will need to have excellent communication skills, have a positive attitude, be compassionate, and be able to work as part of a team.
Experience working with children and young people (especially those with additional needs) is highly desirable. Prior knowledge of deafness and BSL would be helpful, although not essential as training will be provided.
The successful candidate will have good basic English, Maths and Computing skills, and will have sufficient levels of fitness to undertake physical therapeutic activities with the children and young people. This will include activities that involve, for example, getting up and down from the floor to work with young children. (see job description for a full list of responsibilities)
We can offer you:
- Contributory Pension
- Great CPD opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Free use of onsite gym
- Discounted childcare at the onsite Little Learners Day Nursery
- Westfield Health Cash Plan including Doctorline - 24/7 access to a GP, Dental, Optical and Prescription claims and much more (funded by the employer)
For a job description and application form please email Human Resources at recruitment@ddt-deaf.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 16th April 2024
Location: Doncaster Deaf Trust, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AY,
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the workplace.
