Who We Are

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred flexible approach to the care and support we provide.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual making it easier to live learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Phase 1 Physiotherapist within the Therapy team working in Hedleys Horizons. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Physiotherapist to join our team. You would become part of an existing dedicated team of therapists who strive to deliver best practice at all times. With opportunities to shape a service to meet the ever changing needs of those we support. The post holder will be passionate about the benefits of teamwork and be dedicated to developing and supporting this within Hedleys Horizons.

We require a qualified and HCPC registered physiotherapist to provide input to a caseload of service users with complex physical communication and learning difficulties. The focus is on a combination of individual and small group sessions delivered collaboratively and in an integrated way with the multidisciplinary team. Rebound and hydrotherapy are strong features of the programme. There are good opportunities for CPD and clinical supervision.

We offer a busy vibrant and varied environment that supports disabled adults with cerebral palsy communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism Spectrum Conditions. We offer a choice of activities that meet peoples aspirations needs and preferences thus offering a very individual programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff team.

This is a fulltime role over 52 weeks. Annual leave entitlement is 33 days plus Bank Holidays.

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Why Work for Us

Hedleys Horizons encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within Horizons and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Wellbeing support (including occupational health physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme. (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
• Induction and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 23 days holidays rising to 28 (including bank holidays)

Click here for more information on the benefits available: are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records selfdeclaration form prior to interview.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy: