Physiotherapy Assistant

Are you someone with experience of working with people with disabilities who would like to train to deliver physiotherapy?

Disability charity National Star has an exciting new opportunity for someone keen the explore the world of physiotherapy as a physiotherapy assistant.

The role will include working with young people who have complex physical and learning difficulties, with both acute and chronic presentation. As part of this diverse and interesting role you will assist students with their Physiotherapy treatments, whilst working in our state-of-the-art facilities, which are very well resourced to support the delivery of high quality therapy, including Aquatic and Rebound Therapy. We are looking for people who enjoy working with young people as well as with the wide multidisciplinary team within National Star. In addition, National Star offers the opportunity for progression in a number of ways including the Physiotherapy Apprenticeship Degree.

We are looking for someone with a flexible and adaptable attitude, who is a confident and proactive self-starter. Also possessing a keen interest in promoting the health and wellbeing of students through supporting their physical development. Ideally you will have two years previous experience of working with people with disabilities or one years’ experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant.

This is a term-time only role (39 weeks) working 44 hours a week. The role will be based at our college in Ullenwood but may also require travel to other sites in Gloucestershire, Hereford and South Wales to meet the needs of our students.

How to apply

At National Star, we know the value of a diverse workforce, and welcome applications from all areas of the community. This includes those with disabilities, and we are a proud Disability Confident employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

Please note that all applicants will be expected to undertake a DBS Disclosure, and undergo the necessary employer checks. The level of disclosure to be applied for will be dependent on your job role and will be discussed with you during the recruitment process but is usually an enhanced level. Where appropriate, the adult and child barred lists will be checked and we will not employ anyone who appears on either of those registers.

We prefer people to submit an online application as this helps support the charity in saving money. Alternatively call our recruitment department 01242 504300 for further information or an application form. If you have a disability and need to apply using an alternative format, or if you have any technical problems with our recruitment system please let us know.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,212.00-£21,530.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• working with people with disabilities: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person