Job Description

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn



The Children and Young Peoples Autism Service has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Therapy Practitioner to join the service.



The Assistant Therapy Practitioner will offer needs-led support and signposting to families and young people within the well-established CYP autism service.



This post is based in Anglesey House, Rugeley, but will include some potential for home visits to locations across South Staffordshire.



Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role. Demonstrate at all times the trust values. Be responsible, under the guidance of a registered practitioner, for a defined population of

service users in a variety of settings including clinics, schools, homes

Be skilled in supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support

packages under the direction of a registered practitioner.

Have supervisory responsibilities as required and contribute to service developments

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;



Supporting your career development and progression



Excellent NHS Pension scheme



Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave



Options for flexible working



Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)



Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources



If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients



Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate



Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates



Salary sacrifice bikes up to 2k



Free car parking at all trust sites



Free flu vaccinations every year



Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to 250 (if the criteria is met)



We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.



Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.



Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications



We are looking for someone with experience, knowledge and a passion to provide needs led intervention and support to children and young people with a diagnosis of Autism whilst supporting the service to improve the offer of intervention.



Please review the job description and person specification for more details.