Female Therapy Assistant / Support Worker Biddenden

Job description

Female Therapy Assistant / Support Worker Biddenden

Information

Location: Biddenden, Kent

Pay: £18 per hour

Hours: Part-time, term-time only

Shifts available: Morning and/or afternoon/evening shifts

Contract: Permanent, part-time

Driving required: Yes Own vehicle needed due to rural location

Training: Full specialist training provided

Are you passionate about making a real difference in a childs life?

We have two fantastic opportunities to join a dedicated, supportive team working with Lily who is a bright, bubbly, and engaging 7-year-old girl in her family home in Biddenden.

Lily has cerebral palsy, which affects her mobility and movement. She communicates using speech, Makaton and symbols, and enjoys being outdoors, swimming, music, arts and crafts, playing with her siblings and bubbles.

What youll be doing

Supporting Lily with her daily routine, personal care and activities

Following therapy programmes and encouraging skill development

Supporting communication, mobility and independence

Working closely with Lilys family, therapists and case management team

About you

Patient, kind, reliable and nurturing

Experience with or caring for young children, including personal experience

Full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Confident driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle, or willing to learn

Good communication skills and able to follow guidance and therapy plans

Functional Skills/GCSEs in Maths and English, with basic IT literacy

*Female applicants only. This requirement applies under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the personal care element of the role.

Hours available: Applicants can apply for one or both roles

Morning role

3 mornings per week, 6:45am8:30am

Afternoon/evening role activity and therapy support

3 shifts per week, 3:30pm6:30pm

Additional information

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Full specialist training will be provided.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Maidstone

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£18.00 Per Hour

Published at

26-06-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English