Specialist Physiotherapist

Specialist Physiotherapist

37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £36,763.58

(Dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)

Band 6 equivalent Physiotherapist - Learning Disabilities

Join a unique specialist service where therapy extends far beyond the clinic.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Physiotherapist to join our Learning Disabilities Team, delivering physiotherapy services across education settings for young people aged 12-25 years and adult residential services.

This is a rare opportunity to work in an environment with exceptional therapeutic resources, enabling truly creative, person-centred interventions that support mobility, independence, health and wellbeing for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex physical needs.

Why Join Us?

Our extensive on-site facilities provide outstanding opportunities to deliver innovative and engaging physiotherapy programmes, including:

• Dedicated Therapy Department.
• Rebound Therapy Facility.
• Hydrotherapy Pool.
• Swimming Pool.
• Fully Equipped Gym.
• Sports Hall.
• On-site Farm.
• Horticultural and Gardening Site.
• Forest School.
• Open Countryside and Woodland Environments.

These facilities allow our therapists to develop bespoke interventions that promote physical health, confidence, participation and quality of life in meaningful real-world settings.

The Role:

As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will:

• Manage a varied caseload across education and residential services.
• Assess, plan and deliver specialist physiotherapy interventions for individuals with learning disabilities and complex physical needs.
• Support young people through key transition stages from education into adult services.
• Develop postural management, mobility and physical activity programmes.
• Provide advice on equipment, positioning, moving and handling, and independence skills.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, teachers, support staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Deliver training and support to staff teams across education and residential settings.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, care planning and service development initiatives.

There are no weekends, bank holiday or on call requirements for this role

The department provide therapy Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Working hours and pattern negotiable).

About You:

You will be:

• HCPC-registered as a Physiotherapist.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities.
• An effective communicator who can build strong relationships with individuals, families and professionals.
• Confident working independently while contributing to a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to innovative, person-centred practice.

Experience in learning disabilities, community physiotherapy, neurorehabilitation, paediatrics or adult rehabilitation is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Diverse and rewarding specialist caseload.
• Flexible working patterns and working from home opportunities.
• Excellent clinical supervision and peer support.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Rebound certification training.
• Access to exceptional therapeutic facilities and outdoor environments.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and adults with learning disabilities.

If you are looking for a role where you can combine specialist clinical skills with creativity, innovation and person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

About DAVID LEWIS CENTRE:

David Lewis is a modern, forward-thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 120 years. We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. We are based in Cheshire, but through our residential services, support people from across the UK.