Job Description

THERAPY ASSISTANT / SUPPORT WORKER - BIDDENDEN

Are you passionate about making a difference in a child's life? If so, this is a wonderful opportunity to support Lilly - a bright, bubbly, and engaging 7-year-old girl in her family home in Biddenden. You will work 1:1 with our client, in her busy family household.

Lilly lives with her parents, siblings and their small dog. Lilly has cerebral palsy, which affects her mobility, and her upper and lower limb movement. She uses a few spoken words, some Makaton and symbols to communicate. Despite her challenges, Lilly is happy and full of life--she loves being outdoors, swimming, playing with her siblings, doing arts and crafts, listening to music, and playing hide and seek. She has a particular love of bubbles!

We're looking for someone who can support Lilly continue to enjoy life, and to increase her opportunities to thrive and progress with her therapy programme. You'll work alongside a fantastic team of therapists to help her build confidence in her mobility, speech, and everyday skills. Lilly loves to learn, so we're looking for someone who shares that enthusiasm! You will be our client's Therapy Assistant, and therefore have extensive training from our physiotherapist, psychologist, occupational therapist and speech and language therapist.

Key qualities:

Patient, understanding, and nurturing

Passionate about child development and learning

Ability to build strong, positive relationships with Lilly and her family

Able to manage in a busy environment

Having a commitment to child therapy and development

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and engaging in fun, stimulating activities at home, in the garden, and in the local community, which have a therapeutic basis.

Complete personal care tasks.

Working closely with her family, therapists, and case management team to support her mobility, nutrition, and personal care (full training provided)

Implementing therapy programmes and encouraging skill development

Maintaining accurate daily records and communicating effectively with the family and therapy team

Promoting Lilly's wellbeing, safety, and comfort at all times

Your experience:

Experience working with, or caring for young children (can be personal experience)

Understanding of neurological conditions and physical disabilities (desirable)

Knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and privacy

Functional Skills/GCSEs in Maths and English

IT literacy

A full, clean UK driving licence and confidence in driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle

A female applicant(as permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)

Hours & Pay:

Term Time

3 days per week (days are not set at this point - applicant can choose) - 3:30pm - 7:30pm

0.5 hours per shift for note completion

Set days to be discussed

Pay Rates:

18 per hour

Additional Info:

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Full training will be provided.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you female? (We ask due to personal care) Do you drive? this is essential, as there is no public transport
Work Location: In person