THERAPY ASSISTANT / SUPPORT WORKER, MORNINGS – 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.
You must be a driver and have your own vehicle for each shift as there is no public transport locally.
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:
· Supporting Lily with her morning routine
· Supporting Lily to get ready for school
· 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 only position
· 3 morning shifts per week (6:45am – 8:30am)
· Flexible days to be agreed
· Includes an additional 30 minutes per shift for completing care notes
Pay Rate
· £18 per hour
Additional Info:
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Full training will be provided.
Pay: £18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Application question(s):
- Do you drive? this is a location with no public transport
- Have you experience as a therapy assistant / support worker?
- Are you a female? (We ask due to personal care)
Work Location: In person
