Playskill
Integrated SALT Assistant Practitioner Family Support Worker
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Playskill is a Hertfordshire-based charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and their families. The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations to fund its vital services.
Using therapeutic play as a tool for development of key milestones, Playskill steps in during the crucial early intervention window when the brain is developing faster than at any other time. We do this through:
- Expert therapies
- Vital in-home support
- Specialist training
- Social and respite events for the whole family
We stand alongside families throughout the challenges of living with disability, offering:
- Guidance
- Care
- Community
- Skills
- Resilience and networks to face the journey ahead.
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We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated professional to support children aged 0–5 with physical disabilities and delays, alongside their families. This integrated role combines Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) support with holistic family assistance.
Responsibilities include:
- Working closely with therapists to deliver therapy programmes
- Empowering families to embed these therapeutic approaches into daily routines
- Providing practical and emotional support
- Helping families navigate health, education, and social care systems
Requirements:
- Experience working with children and families with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites and home settings
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Job Description & Application Details
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Watford, home and community settings (as required)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week / full-time
Salary:
- Starting at £27,188, increasing to £29,250 upon completion of the SALTAP competencies
- Per annum
Contract Type: 12 months (with a view to extend)
Required Certification:
- Enhanced DBS clearance
For full details on duties, responsibilities, required skills, and experience, please visit: playskill.org/jobs
Deadline for Applications: 8 July 2026 Interview Date: 14 January 2026 Interview Location: Hemel Hempstead
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