Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Supporting Learning for Children with Needs Full time

Make a difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities and their families. We are looking for a passionate therapist to join our team in Derrimut, Victoria where you would be part of a growing **interdisciplinary team** with a speech therapist, a behaviour therapist, a therapy assistant and admin staff.

**Location: Derrimut, Victoria**

SLCN therapy is an allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children 0-18 years of age and their families.

As an organization, SLCN therapy prioritises building a **fantastic team culture** and working with children and their families to make a real difference to everyday lives of our clients.

You will have the opportunity to develop and extend your clinical practice in a friendly, well supported team in an organisation that **values your growth, passion and skills**

**What we offer you**:
SLCN therapy is an organisation serving children and families across Melbourne in a family-centred and evidence-based approach to care. We offer you the chance to start as a therapist in a small practice with lots of support and room to hone your skills.

SLCN therapy provides additional professional leave days on top of your annual leave; a **professional development budget** for each therapist; and regular mentoring.

You have the opportunity for **flexible working hours**, offering permanent part-time or permanent full-time employment. Our flexible working hours include five 8 hour days morning, day, or afternoon hours or four 10 hour days.

In addition to a **competitive salary** and the incredible professional development and mentoring on offer, you will also have access to an annual **bonus, **paid and unpaid **parental leave**, travel reimbursement, and paid **social days** where lunch and activities are on us

**The Opportunity**:
You will provide early intervention and therapy services to support children and families to maximize their independence and participation. You will implement therapy based on an individual’s sensory, cognitive and physical needs in collaboration with the individuals, families, therapists, and relevant others. This includes:

- Providing therapy / interventions to clients and families that match evidence-based practice to individual/family goals, values and preferences for service provision.
- Reviewing progress formally in collaboration with clients, families, and therapists to celebrate achievement, obtain feedback on services provided and set new priorities.
- Providing therapy interventions and supports in collaboration with others, particularly parent coaching and everyday routines and activities-based therapy
- Providing evidence informed therapy services to clients and NDIS participants building on family/client strengths, needs and priorities.
- Support inclusion and participation for clients in community activities of their choice.
- Work closely with key stakeholders and ensure ongoing communication and support are provided to deliver quality services and supports.
- Ensure a focus on continuous improvement through regular evaluation, training and review.

**What do you need to join?**
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for families
- Possess the ability to provide support to children, young people and parents;
- Compliance - Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, Covid-19 vaccination certificate or exemption, Driver’s License & Vehicle.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a growing organisation committed to making a real difference to the everyday lives of children and their families.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Annual bonus

Application Question(s):

- How many days per week would you like to work in this job?

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

**Experience**:

- allied health assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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