Job Description

Who Are We?

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.



Hedley's Horizons provides adults with disabilities day opportunities and activities that promote the ethos of lifelong learning and the importance of wellbeing in adult life. Hedley's Horizons is a busy, vibrant, and varied environment that supports disabled adults with cerebral palsy, communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a choice of activities that meet peoples' aspirations, needs and preferences, thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff team.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the Therapy team as therapy assistant supporting adults who attend Hedley's Horizons. The team is comprised of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy. The post holder will predominantly support the Speech and Language Therapists.



The Higher Level Therapy Support role supports the delivery of therapy interventions to a delegated caseload of service users on a group or individual basis, under direction from the therapy team. This will include supporting with activities such as hydrotherapy, rebound, specialist equipment, and sensory integration.



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We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable individuals to join the team. You would become part of an existing, dedicated therapy team who strive to deliver best practice at all times.

Why Work for Us

Hedley's Horizons encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within the service and across the wider Foundation.



We also offer the following benefits to staff:


Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services) Contributory Pension Scheme Induction and ongoing training Employee Assistance Programme Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping Cycle to Work Scheme 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/work-with-us/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulator's legislation requirements . Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.



Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:



Adult Safeguarding Policy


This advert will close on Thursday 4th September at midnight.