Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist SEND
The closing date is 19 November 2026

Job summary
As part of Provide's multi-disciplinary children and family services, we provide a comprehensive paediatric physiotherapy service for children from birth to 25 years of age who present with developmental concerns.

We work with children and their families in their homes, nurseries and schools across Mid-Essex. The SEND team is commissioned by Essex County Council to provide the EHCP therapy hours outlined in their EHCP.

Our physiotherapists are dynamic, experienced and supportive.

Main duties of the job

• To assess children with a variety of neurodevelopmental conditions, identify main therapeutic goals, plan and deliver therapeutic intervention.
• To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team within Provide and in external settings such as schools, which support the child and family.
• To identify safeguarding concerns and contribute to safeguarding procedures when relevant.

About us
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Eligible for NHS Pension

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 828-PROVIDE4219-C
Job location: Kestrel House, Chelmsford, CM2 5PF, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post grad experience as a physiotherapist
• Experience of working with children
• Post grad experience of treating neurological conditions
• Able to drive and use of a car
• IT skills - word/excel/email
• Clear concise written English
• HCPC registered Physiotherapist

Desirable

• Post grad experience in paediatric physio
• Experience of staff supervision
• Relevant post grad training
• Experience using virtual consultations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Provide CIC
Address: Kestrel House, Chelmsford, CM2 5PF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.provide.org.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Operational lead for children and young people, Julie Rickards, julie.rickards1@nhs.net, 07815547214

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