Therapies Assistant

**Full Job Description**:

- OFG will support therapy assistants to embark on the SaLT/OT apprenticeship after the successful completion of your probationary period. Travel to and from university and any placements is covered by OFG and you will be supported to meet your university requirements while in post._

**Does working 4 days a week but with FULL pay sound like a dream?* T&C's apply**

**It doesn't have to be Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group**

**Job Title: Therapies Assistant**

**Location: Jubilee School and Hampshire residential homes (based in Portsmouth area)**

**Salary: £22,000+ dependent on experience**

**Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8am - 16.00 pm**

**Contract: Permanent**

**Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required**

Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Do you want to help and support people to be heard and be understood? Do you want to be part of a team who are constantly striving to improve the lives of the children and young people we support?

If so, we have the role for you

**About The Role**

The role will be based in a multi-disciplinary clinical and wellbeing team, including Psychotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. You will be joining a dedicated team of professionals to support the pupils within Jubilee School and our 5 residential homes based in Hampshire.

You will form part of the clinical team within the school and will be working closely with our education teams who support our pupils, as well as the families of those people. This will also involve supporting the care staff within the homes and the young people within to live their best lives. You will be responsible for providing evidence-based interventions under the supervision of qualified Clinicians to better understand and support our needs and to support them to engage in meaningful activities and interactions. You will be instrumental in contributing to placement plans and delivering a range of interventions. The Therapies Assistant will work closely with the clinician team, school and homes in supporting the schools and homes commitment to both the companies Ask, Accept, Develop and Trauma Informed Practice strategies.

**Who we are looking for**

We are looking for a Therapies Assistant who has experience of working with people who have social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as other complex needs. We are looking for someone who is independently motivated whilst working under the supervision of a qualified practitioner and direction of the Clinical Locality Lead and Lead Clinician. Someone who enjoys working creatively to develop bespoke interventions to meet the specific needs of our most complex pupils and has a dynamic approach to problem solving will be perfect for this role.

We are looking for enthusiasm, initiative and excellent communication skills.

**Location: Jubilee School and Hampshire residential homes**

Jubilee School (acornjubileeschool.co.uk)

**About the Group**

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism.

Essential Criteria:

- Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar role would be advantageous.
- Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs.
- Skilled in working as part of a team
- Knowledge and understanding of working with Autistic people
- Ability to carry out both 1:1 and group sessions under supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to the specific client group, their carers and families and a wide range of professionals outside the service
- Excellent organisational skills and experience completing administration tasks for a team would be advantageous
- 5 x GCSE’s Grade C or above, including English and Maths
- Degree desireable
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required

**Why work for us?**

Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options.

**Benefits**

**Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including**:

- Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

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