Physiotherapy Assistant Cheltenham, England
Job description
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.
About us
National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.
How we will reward you
Our Golden Hello
It’s motivating to feel valued at work. That’s why all new staff will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation.
Staff benefits
Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical
Award-winning training
Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs such as badminton, arts & crafts and Zumba (subject to COVID restrictions)
Westfield health medical cover
Life insurance cover
Employee helpline
Contributory pension scheme
Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card
Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more
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 please send your cv to [email protected] or 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.
All future correspondence with you will be via email (application acknowledgement, invitation to interview etc). Please check your email regularly.
