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Work Base
The British Red Cross, New Ollerton, NG22 9QW
Salary
£30,024 - £33,699 per annum (pro rata)
Type of vacancy
Fixed Term
Work pattern
Part Time
Duration (Months)
9
Hours per week
22.5
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
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Competency Framework
Tier 7a
Number of posts
1
Interview date
Week Commencing 10 November 2025
Closing Date
20 October 2025 23:55
Are you interested in improving equipment provision for children and young people? We are excited to offer an opportunity for a non-qualified Children’s Therapy Assistant/ Community Care Officer to join our supportive ICELS Clinical Team. This role is ideal for professionals with a minimum of three years experience who are passionate about making a difference in children's lives through equipment provision and minor adaptations.
* Position Details
o Location: Primarily based in Ollerton, with some home working and regular days at Middleton Court stores in Bilborough
About The Role
You will play a key role in supporting equipment prescribers across Health and Social Care in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing expert advice, guidance and problem-solving around community equipment and minor adaptations
* Collaborating with professionals across sectors to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred solutions
* Supporting clinical decision-making with sound reasoning and practical insight
* Assisting with provision of training to prescribers
What We’re Looking For
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Confidence in managing challenging situations and achieving positive outcomes
* A proactive, self-motivated approach with a commitment to continuous learning
* Solid clinical reasoning and experience of using specialist equipment in children’s therapy
* Awareness of the real-world challenges faced in clinical practice
* Competence in, or willingness to develop skills in, standard office IT systems (e.g., Webelms and Excel)
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a small, friendly, and supportive team that values collaboration, professional growth, and innovation. We offer training and development opportunities to help you thrive in your role and make a meaningful impact.
For further information please contact sarah.hole@nottscc.gov.uk or sarah.docksey@nottscc.gov.uk.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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