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Therapy Support Worker (Acute Paediatrics), Middlesbrough
Client: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: f44bf17836ee
Job Views: 5
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity in a new role for a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker to join the acute Paediatric Therapies Team at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. The post holder will work across both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and will be part of the wider Paediatric Therapies Service based at West Acklam Centre.
The post holder will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team and under the guidance of the senior therapy professionals. The work is very varied and includes supporting and providing therapy to children/young people following surgery, to facilitate discharge, in the rehabilitation of longer-term conditions, and to support the physiotherapist in the Regional Cystic Fibrosis Service.
There is also a requirement for some independent travel, including possible home visits for this group of children/young people.
Supervision and support are provided by the wider team.
Main duties of the job
To support therapy interventions to children/young people aged 0-19 years old with a variety of conditions who are admitted to the acute Paediatric wards at The James Cook University Hospital.
The role is based on the acute paediatric wards at The James Cook University Hospital and will require providing effective, safe, evidence-based practice in this setting with clients exhibiting a wide range of medical, social, and emotional problems.
Children/young people admitted to the acute Paediatric wards can live in the South Tees area but also the wider Tees Valley and North Yorkshire.
The post holder will also provide physiotherapy support to the Regional Cystic Fibrosis Service.
Experience working with children/young people would be advantageous, but enthusiasm for working with a wide range of children/young people up to the age of 19 is essential.
Close working with parents, other health and social care professionals is essential. You will need to be able to work as part of a team and independently, under the guidance of the Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist.
We are a friendly, dynamic, and supportive team who all work together to provide the best possible outcomes for the children, young people, and their families.
The ability to travel independently is a requirement of this post.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
· Your Leadership Impact
· Service Improvement for Beginners
After completing these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bite-sized programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Level 1 in Maths/English or equivalent
* Knowledge acquired through in-house training, short courses, and experience to NVQ 3 level or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to adapt these to the individual needs of the patient/family.
* Ability to work independently but also within a team.
* Ability to use own initiative to make decisions under the guidance of the therapy professional.
* IT literacy for electronic patient records.
* Able to access independent transport for travel to community visits.
* Knowledge gained working as a therapy support worker.
Experience
* Experience of working with children in a healthcare, educational, or social care setting.
* Experience of working in a team.
* Experience of using different verbal and non-verbal communication styles with a variety of children/young people.
* Experience of working as a therapy support worker.
Personal Attributes
* Enthusiastic, caring, and compassionate approach to working with children and families.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Evidence of a flexible approach to working in a variety of settings.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust and require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from various networks and communities.
As an inclusive employer, we support you. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email our team at [contact email].
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria. From January 2021, non-UK or RoI nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Please provide full details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your status will not affect shortlisting or interviews.
We can offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to eligibility. Review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers and health and care workers via the provided links.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza.
Please note that some vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. If shortlisted, we will contact you via the email provided. Existing employees on the Redeployment Register who meet the criteria will be prioritized.
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