At a Glance
- Tasks: Support therapists in helping autistic individuals with complex needs through targeted interventions.
- Company: Join Lancashire Care Foundation Trust, a leader in inclusive healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and extensive wellbeing resources.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique background and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in health or social care is a plus, but passion is key!
The predicted salary is between 28392 - 31157 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Forensic Autism Service as an Allied Health Professional Therapy Assistant. This role involves working with a caseload of Autistic individuals with complex and/or additional needs who present with a significant forensic risk. The team looks at addressing a wide range of health issues and vulnerabilities and aims to help reduce offending behaviours through specific interventions, risk assessment and management. We do this by working collaboratively with the individual and closely with other agencies involved in their care, including Social Care, Probation, Mental Health Teams, and Child Youth Services.
The post holder will support the work of the Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist in working with autistic adults in both LSCFT community settings and some inpatient and occasionally prison settings. Working under the direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist, the therapy assistant will carry out specific observation and informal assessments and some targeted support work under the supervision of and devised by the therapist.
The post holder will work in a range of environments e.g. person’s home, community settings, trust sites, and some specialist settings e.g. inpatient or prison. The therapy assistant may be working both on an individual or joint basis with individuals or facilitating online sessions and supporting the delivery of training by the Forensic Autism Service.
The post holder will work jointly with experienced Therapist(s) and the MDT to develop their skills, through regular contact and supervision with the teams AHP’s. The post holder will work between the core hours of 9am and 5pm with some flexibility to meet service needs.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT supports flexible working; we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, and flexi-time. The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools, and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Allied Health Professional (AHP) Assistant Practitioner in Preston employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
Allscreens Nationwide is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive team culture where employees are valued and encouraged to thrive. With access to state-of-the-art training facilities and opportunities for career progression, our Automotive Glazing Technicians in Birmingham can expect not only competitive bonuses but also the chance to work with the latest technology in the industry. Join us and be part of a company that prioritises both employee well-being and customer satisfaction.
