Job summary
- Main area
- Therapy Assistant
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 425-25-7096051
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ryegate Children's Centre
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Therapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Permanent | 30 hrs per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Team at Sheffield Children's, working within the Motor Skills Team.
You will help provide care to children with physical and learning disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your experience in a compassionate, progressive, and supportive environment. You will support patient care by performing routine tasks under the supervision of registered physiotherapists (PT) and occupational therapists (OT), managing your own caseload, implementing treatment plans, and providing direct patient care within established guidelines.
About You: We are looking for someone with experience in health or social care settings, with a passion for supporting children. You will have IT skills, the ability to empathise, and respond to patients' needs with understanding and compassion. A team player, you will excel in a collaborative environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference.
Apply now and join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
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Manage your own caseload, providing patient care under supervision.
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Implement and monitor treatment plans designed by physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
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Deliver routine rehabilitation programmes using play and physical activity to enhance function and participation in family and community life.
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Maintain clinical areas, manage supplies, and ensure accurate patient documentation.
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Support children to improve their physical capabilities and reduce the impact of disability or illness.
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Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- 3 A-Levels or Health and Science T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (4-9 or A-C) or Functional Skills(level 2)
- Or a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway)
Desirable criteria
- Training in neurodiversity e.g. autism, ADHD, developmental coordination disorder.
- Coaching skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in health and/or social care settings, such as employment, work experience, volunteering or placement(s)
- Experience of using Microsoft Office applications
Desirable criteria
- Experience working with children either professionally or in a voluntary role
- Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Experience working in schools
- Experience of delivering group activities
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate and engage with patients particularly where there are barriers to understanding
- Ability to empathise and understand to respond to patients needs and emotions
- Ability to work well within a team, contributing to team meetings and care plan development
- Well organised with the ability to respond quickly to changing situations
- Ability to maintain documentation and collect data for audit or service development
Desirable criteria
- Ability to use spreadsheets and databases
- Good IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Flexibility to handle various tasks and adapt to changing situations within the clinical environment
- Attention to Detail when monitoring patient conditions and changes, as well as meticulousness in infection control
- Ability to identify areas for improvement and propose solutions
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenny Featherstone
- Job title
- Team Leader for Community Therapy Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2717610
- Additional information
Please contact Lucy Broster on [email protected]
or Laura Heath on [email protected]
for more information.
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