Academy Therapist (U9-U18) (Casual) in City of Westminster

Millwall Football Club is looking to recruit committed, knowledgeable, self-motivated Chartered Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists or Sports Rehabilitator to join the Academy Sports Science & Medicine department. The role of the Academy Therapist is fundamental to the long-term vision of Millwall Football Club. The successful candidate will work within a Category 2 Academy and fulfil the requirements according to the EPPP system who will cover the physiotherapy and rehabilitation provision for all the academy players from the U9-U16 age groups and occasionally be involved with the full-time scholars. The applicants must be prepared to work flexible hours, including midweek evening sessions and weekend games. That is an excellent opportunity for pro-active individuals, with a keen interest of working in football. You will need to be up to date with current literature, understand the scope of practice, and seek to develop your practical skills alongside with opportunities to attend internal CPD.,

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency first aid cover - during trainings and matchday
• Clinical assessment of injured academy players U9s-U16s during training and matchdays.
• Keep detailed and accurate records of injuries and treatments and upload them on the Football Intelligence Platform.
• Constant communication with coaches, sports scientist and parents regarding players' injury and availability.
• Liaise with full time academy medical members to update for player's rehabilitation progress
• Attend and participate in in-house CPD sessions
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children within the academy, This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation. All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.

Millwall Football Club are fully committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discrimination. We will work to address areas of under-representation and disadvantage in all aspects of our operations, activities and services. In practice, this means that we will respect the needs of each and every individual regardless of their differences; and to this end we will deliver our operations, activities and services in such a way so as to ensure that no one is excluded. Millwall Football Club is a Disability Confident Committed employer (Level 1). If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to accommodate your needs. 'Millwall FC is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. The successful candidate may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information given.' Safeguarding Policy Statement

Because of the nature of the work undertaken by The Millward Football and Athletic Company (1985) Limited (MFC), it is required by law to have in place robust safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the protection of children, young people and adults at risk. To ensure that MFC meets that duty - and as part of a proactive, integrated and consistent approach to safeguarding - the organisation has developed a Safeguarding Handbook. What is safeguarding? Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and protect them from harm. Safeguarding means protecting people from abuse, maltreatment, neglect, harm and/or exploitation. Through MFC setting up and following good safeguarding policies and procedures, it means that children, young people and adults at risk - that come into contact with our organisation - are protected from those that might pose a risk. All organisations that work with (or come into contact with) children, young people and adults at risk are required to have safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure that everyone - regardless of their age, gender, religion or ethnicity - can be protected from harm. MFC's Safeguarding Ethos MFC will always seek to provide protection to any person that receives our services. To this end MFC will provide staff and volunteers with guidance on procedures they should adopt in the event that they suspect a person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm. MFC believes that a no one should ever experience abuse of any kind. MFC have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk to keep them safe. MFC are committed to work in a way that protects them. This Safeguarding Policy Statement applies to everyone that comes into contact with MFC - including as applicable - the Board of Directors & Executive Team, Senior Managers, Staff, Agency Staff, Contractors, Suppliers, Volunteers, Students on work experience, as well as anyone else working on behalf of MFC. This policy also applies to any other person that engages with the work of MFC and includes parents, carers, families and other visitors to MFC premises. Safeguarding at MFC MFC places the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk as its prime focus and has developed full safeguarding policies and procedures. To underpin the approach, MFC ensures all of its management team, staff members and volunteers have been fully trained in safeguarding to enable the organisation to live and breathe its approach. In developing MFC's safeguarding policies and procedures, the organisation has adopted the following three-part safeguarding strategy which focuses on: 1. Getting the right people involved with MFC This is achieved through adherence to MFC's Safer Recruitment Policies and Procedures. 2. Creating a safe environment for children, young people & adults at risk This is achieved by providing all required safeguarding training, support and best practice advice; and further guidance by the effective communication of MFC's Codes of Conduct. 3. Promoting clear systems to deal with any safeguarding concerns This is achieved through implementation of all MFC's policies and procedures relating to safeguarding. A full copy of MFC's Safeguarding Handbook is available by speaking with (or contacting) the MFC person responsible for safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitator Degree
• Membership with relevant governing body. (CSP, BASRAT, SST)
• Basic Life Support or any first aid qualification is essential to apply for the vacancy
• Driving License
• IT Literacy Skills

Desirable

• Valid Safeguarding Certification
• Experience of working in professional sport with adolescent population
• Understanding of the EPPP requirements
• FA ATMMiF (Level 5), FA ITMMiF (Level 4) or equivalent 1st aid qualification

The Person

• Flexible working hours and timetable commitment
• Flexible to cover away fixtures with long travels
• Experience of working in the sporting (football desirable) environment
• Strong communication skills

The successful candidate shall display attributes that align with the values of the Academy:

• Attitude, Selfless, Positive, Integrity, Respect, Excellence