Therapy & Care Assistant
Number of Vacancies 3
Salary £22,441.16 per annum
Contract Permanent - Term Time only (39 weeks)
Hours 37 hours per week
Location Southampton
DBS requirement - Enhanced & Child Barred
This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship.
At Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.
That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.
We see your future, whatever the past.
About the role
Totton College are seeking a compassionate, caring and motivated Therapy and Care Assistant to support students with SEND, additional and complex needs. Working as part of our Therapy and Care Team, you will provide personal care and support therapeutic programmes, helping students access learning, develop independence and participate fully in college life.
What we're looking for
We are looking for someone who is patient, empathetic and committed to promoting students’ dignity, wellbeing, inclusion and independence. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and follow individual care plans, therapy programmes and professional guidance to ensure students receive safe, person-centred support.
Duties include (but not limited to)
- Providing personal care, including toileting, changing, feeding and moving and handling support, in line with individual care plans and appropriate training.
- Supporting delegated health-related tasks, including PEG/tube feeding, following training and competency sign-off.
- Assisting with therapy programmes and activities under the direction of the Therapy and Care Coordinator and relevant professionals.
- Encouraging students to develop communication, mobility, independence and life skills.
- Supporting students during lessons, lunchtime, enrichment activities and educational visits.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential care records and monitoring personal care resources.
- Following safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and organisational procedures.
Requirements for this role
Essential
- Experience supporting children, young people or adults with SEND, additional needs, physical disabilities or health needs.
- Experience delivering or supporting personal care with dignity, respect and sensitivity.
- Understanding of person-centred support and promoting independence.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Ability to follow care plans, therapy programmes and professional guidance accurately.
- Understanding of accurate record-keeping and agreed procedures.
- A compassionate, flexible and team-focused approach.
Desirable
- Experience working in an educational, SEND or further education setting.
- Experience supporting therapy programmes directed by Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists.
If you are passionate about helping students achieve their potential, develop independence and enjoy a positive, inclusive college experience, we would love to hear from you.
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Nacro is fair and inclusive employer
At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially. For advice, contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on 0300 123 1999 or helpline@nacro.org.uk.