Clinical Therapies Assistant 30 hours

We are searching for an extra special Clinical Therapies Assistant who has experience, passion and pride when caring for babies, children, and young people. Claire House is a unique working environment that enriches both personally and professionally. We are looking for individuals who, at their core, are kind, resilient and enjoy working as part of a small-dedicated team.

We recognise that working in a children’s hospice is very different to that of the NHS and sometimes applicants are not sure which role best suits their experience. We hold Claire House values central to our recruitment process. Therefore, we will be holding an OPEN DAY on Wednesday 11^th January 2023 1-5pm, please contact Hayley.mcnicholas@clairehouse.org.uk if you would like to attend. This time consists of; having a tour of the hospice, mixing with some clinical therapy staff to find out more about the role and having time to ask questions in a more relaxed environment. Short listed candidates will be invited for a short interview, for which, each candidate will have time to consider the questions and reflect on their experiences to support their answers.

All Claire House employees receive a rewards and recognition package which includes, generous annual leave, life cover, free access to an Employee Assistance Program and counselling service, free parking, access to training and courses and in-house clinical supervision. We also offer additional payments for working regular weekends and nights.  You can also continue with your NHS superannuation scheme or join the Claire House pension scheme.

Post will commence March/ Apr 2023

Clinical Therapies Assistant

Part time (30 hours)

Band 3 – 4 (depending on skills and qualifications)

Band 3 £21,730 – £23,177.  Band 4 £23,549 – £26,282

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Therapies Assistant to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in all Claire House settings: Wirral Hospice, Liverpool Day therapy unit and community to support the clinical therapy team to deliver therapeutic interventions to children and young people who have complex, palliative or end of life care needs. This is an already established role within the Integrated Care service team.

We are looking for a candidate who has a range of experience and skills such as and not exclusive to: hydrotherapy, postural management, basic chest physiotherapy, sensory processing skills, knowledge base of equipment utilised for moving and handling or enabling Children and Young People to reach their potential.

Key skills for this job include experience of working with children with complex or palliative care needs, ability to work in a small team, ability to work independently, excellent communication skills, ability to network with external and internal professionals, flexible.

A full training package will be tailored to meet the individual.  We also offer clinical supervision to ensure you maintain your resilience in this role.

Claire House is the place where you can make a real difference for children and families from across Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales as well as a great place to develop your therapy career.

We can offer you:
• A commitment to help you learn, develop and grow your career with us
• Significant opportunities for professional development and training
• Opportunity to maintain or develop advanced therapy skills
• The chance to gain knowledge and expertise in end-of-life care and complex health care

Please contact us to discuss this opportunity at Claire House

Sarah Hartill Clinical Therapies Team Leader Tel: 0151 334 4626 sarah.hartill@clairehouse.org.uk  or

Lesley Fellows Integrated Care Service Lead. Tel:  0151 334 4626   Lesley.fellows@clairehouse.org.uk

If this sounds like the role for you, please read the job description and person specification here.

All applications must be submitted on a Claire House application form available here.   Please email completed application to jobs@clairehouse.org.uk.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20^th January 2023

Interview day will be: 1^st February 2023

Please note this date cannot be rearranged for individuals

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview

We are actively seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.

At Claire House we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value everyone as an individual.  We are committed to organisational practices which promote diversity and inclusion for all employees and volunteers regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.  Valuing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued.

Claire House wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy and will appreciate your help and co-operation in completing the Equality and Diversity form here.

This organisation’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Registered Charity No. 1004058