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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Integrated Therapy Assistant (focus on Physio & Occupational Therapy)

The closing date is 07 April 2026

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Job summary

If you have experience in working with childrenage 0-5years, this is an ideal opportunity for you to develop your skills further.We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic,creativeand flexible who is qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) to work within our Children and Young People's Integrated Therapies (CYPIT) team.The successful candidatewould workpredominantlywiththePhysiotherapy and OccupationalTherapyparts of theteam working alongside therapists delivering therapy sessions inclinics and educationalsettings, butalso supportSpeech and Language Therapy goals as part of an integrated therapies approach.

This post is for37.5hours per week, permanent role, based out ofUpton Hospital, Slough. Part-time roles considered.

Main duties of the job

  • A key member of the CYPIT team providing essential support toPhysiotherapy and OccupationalTherapyparts of theteam, enabling the service to deliver a high-quality therapy service to children.
  • An IntegratedTherapy Assistant carriesout a range of work tasks and interventions independently under the direction of a CYPIT Therapist (with and/or without direct supervision).
  • This role contributesto and deliverssupport and training toeducational settings, parents and carers as part of service delivery,is responsible for a specific defined caseloadandsupportsassessment of children under the supervision of a qualified clinician, as well as provision of direct therapy.
  • This positioninvolvesplanning,organising and documenting of key activities, as well as supporting any project work or service development.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust site

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum (Incl. of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CFS705-B

Job locations

CYPIT East Berkshire , Upton Hospital

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

  1. Excellent communication skills

  1. Anability to interacteffectivelywith children and their families

  1. Able to work as part of a team

  1. Car driver and ability touse car to drive to various educational settings

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Gemma Weston07789741450or email:gemma.west@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

  1. Excellent communication skills

  1. Anability to interacteffectivelywith children and their families

  1. Able to work as part of a team

  1. Car driver and ability touse car to drive to various educational settings

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Gemma Weston07789741450or email:gemma.west@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Education to a sufficient level to give evidence of ability to absorb and interpret complex information e.g. ( GCSE / A levels) NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • IT skills - proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook

Desirable

  • Evidence of accredited training or equivalent e.g : Attendance at CYPIT Online Workshop , PECS, Makaton, Assistant training
  • A CPD portfolio which demonstrates attendance at short courses, formal training, and experience in addition to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years' experience working with children.
  • Experience of working with children and young people, in particular those under 5 years old
  • Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people in a broad sense.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the therapy role within specialist paediatrics.
  • Knowledge of the English education system
  • Able to use IT to support and innovate development
  • Succinct communication skills
  • Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations
  • Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to self-motivate
  • Ability to act as a role model and leader to others; in adopting change, imbedding new practice, supporting junior staff and act as an ambassador for the CYPIT service
  • Willingness and ability to take direction from others, and also to recognise when can act autonomously
  • Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to attend additional training to support service delivery
  • Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required
  • Excellent communication skills
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Education to a sufficient level to give evidence of ability to absorb and interpret complex information e.g. ( GCSE / A levels) NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • IT skills - proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook

Desirable

  • Evidence of accredited training or equivalent e.g : Attendance at CYPIT Online Workshop , PECS, Makaton, Assistant training
  • A CPD portfolio which demonstrates attendance at short courses, formal training, and experience in addition to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years' experience working with children.
  • Experience of working with children and young people, in particular those under 5 years old
  • Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people in a broad sense.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the therapy role within specialist paediatrics.
  • Knowledge of the English education system
  • Able to use IT to support and innovate development
  • Succinct communication skills
  • Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations
  • Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to self-motivate
  • Ability to act as a role model and leader to others; in adopting change, imbedding new practice, supporting junior staff and act as an ambassador for the CYPIT service
  • Willingness and ability to take direction from others, and also to recognise when can act autonomously
  • Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to attend additional training to support service delivery
  • Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required
  • Excellent communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

CYPIT East Berkshire , Upton Hospital

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

CYPIT East Berkshire , Upton Hospital

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CYPIT Early Years Lead (East)

Gemma West

gemma.west@berkshire.nhs.uk

07789741450

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum (Incl. of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CFS705-B

Job locations

CYPIT East Berkshire , Upton Hospital

Slough

SL1 2BJ


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