Vacancies at Brainwave

PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Band 6/7
BRAINWAVE SOUTH EAST CENTRE

Since 1982, the national Charity Brainwave has been providing home based therapy Programmes. A full description of the Charity's approach can be found on this web site and a video can be found at http://uk.youtube.com/BrainwaveCentre.

Brainwave currently has three permanent Centres, Essex, Somerset and Cheshire. To meet the expectations of its clients and demand for its services, it has been decided to strengthen the team at the South East Centre by appointing a second Occupational Therapist. The position is based at Centre in Witham, and reports to the Centre Manager, a Band 7 paediatric physiotherapist.

Brief description of OT role

The OT will evaluate a child or infant's performance compared to what is developmentally expected of that age group. If there is a discrepancy between developmental expectations and function, the OT will look at various neuromuscular, perceptual/cognitive factors, which influence function. A child's key function focuses on play, age appropriate self care skills and educational needs.

We would welcome your Application Letter and Application Form, addressed to or by post to Margaret Preece, Direct Marketing Supervisor, The Brainwave Centre, Huntworth Gate, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 6LQ

	Job description: PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Band 6/7
	Application for Employment Form

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EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER - PART TIME

Based at our South West Centre in Bridgwater, Somerset

Since 1982, the national Charity Brainwave has been providing home based therapy Programmes for children who have had a brain injury such as Cerebral Palsy, have a genetic condition such as Downs Syndrome or Developmental Delay - sometimes even a combination of all three.

Grade and salary: £21,333 pro rata

Hours of work: 21 hours per week

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a dynamic and busy fundraising team who are driven by success and to help raise income from companies, organisations, groups and individuals in the region through donations, events and other activities specifically through providing motivation, support and assistance at a local level. This will include working with families and their friends to undertake fundraising activities as well as assisting the Fundraising Team in their activities. In addition, to help identify sources of income that can be applied for by the fundraising team.

To help raise the profile of Brainwave through relationships with organisations in the area and through the local media thereby increasing support.

The position is office based at the South West Centre in Bridgwater, reporting to the Direct Marketing Supervisor and the Head of IT, Communications & Database Management.

We would welcome your Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae, addressed to or by post to Margaret Preece, Direct Marketing Supervisor, The Brainwave Centre, Huntworth Gate, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 6LQ

	Job description: EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER - PART TIME
	Application for Employment Form

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PHYSIOTHERAPIST Senior I or Senior II

For our Therapy Centre, based in Birchwood, Warrington

Salary based on AFC Band 6/7 depending on experience

Supporting children with a brain injury, genetic condition or developmental delay, this is a significant opportunity to be involved in the development of the Charity's provision, bringing new skills and experience to our existing physiotherapy and cognitive team.

Some post-graduate paediatric experience and a willingness to work flexibly within the Brainwave therapy approach and with other professionals will be essential. There will be a requirement for initial induction training at the Bridgwater, Somerset, Centre. Within the near future, we expect there to be further opportunities for increased responsibilities at the Centre for a successful candidate.

	Job description: PHYSIOTHERAPIST Senior I or Senior II
	Application for Employment Form

We would welcome your Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae, addressed to or by post to Andrew Glass, Head of Administration, The Brainwave Centre, Huntworth Gate, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 6LQ

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Shop Supervisor, Taunton

RESPONSIBLE TO: Area Development Manager /Retail Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Shop staff and volunteers

JOB PURPOSE: To generate funds to support the work of the charity by maximising shop profit. This is to be achieved by best practice merchandising; good day to day supervision of the shop and staff; ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company procedures, including Health & Safety and Trading Standards. Success will be measured by the profitability of the shop

	Job description: Shop Supervisor
	Application for Employment Form

Please submit enquiries to or post to Debbie Bond, The Brainwave Centre, Huntworth Gate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LQ

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