Physiotherapy Assistant

We are seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our dedicated Therapies team here at Portland College. In this role, you'll support the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services to learners and citizens with a diverse range of needs.,

• Supporting the physiotherapists in delivering rehabilitation programmes through targeted exercises and treatments
• Treating learners on an individual or group basis following agreed treatment plans
• Assisting with physiotherapy sessions, including hydrotherapy and supervised classes
• Encouraging and motivating individuals to maintain and improve their independence
• Monitoring and reporting progress and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in line with professional standards
• Carrying out safe moving and handling practices, demonstrating safe use of physiotherapy equipment
• Contributing to a high-quality hydrotherapy service
• Undertaking demanding physical activity in varying environments. E.g. supporting learners to carry out stretching activities; completing and demonstrating exercises in the hydrotherapy pool; supporting learners with poor balance in weight bearing positions; manual handling in multiple sessions per day in the gym and hydrotherapy (high temperature environment), including personal care.
  
  Who is reliable, flexible and self-motivated with strong communication skills.
• Who has the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Who can follow treatment plans and adapt to individual needs
• Who has IT and record-keeping skills with a strong attention to detail
• With knowledge of safeguarding and safe working practices
• Who has some experience of working in a rehabilitation/care/education environment with individuals who have a range of complex needs
• With knowledge of anatomy, physiology or hydrotherapy
If you are passionate about helping others achieve independence and would like to be part of a dedicated therapy team, we'd love to hear from you., Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website. As this role involves regulated activity, we will be required to carry out an enhanced with barred lists DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.
• Please note, we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.
Working at Portland Charity At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens. There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity
• A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
• You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
• Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)
• Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
• Free life assurance - your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen, Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.