Technical Instructor

• Run a varietyof therapeutic groups including dance, open gym sessions, chairbased exercise, upper limb therapy, yoga, tai chi and relaxation, memory and cognitive groups, peer support and brain injury education sessions ensuring a wide range of therapeutic programmes is on offer.

• Undertake delegated assessments and outcome measures independently, or under the direction of qualified therapy staff, including assessment of mobility, falls risk, transfers, provision of small equipment, standardised balance measures, cognitive screening tools, mood questionnaires, behavioural experiments, and Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS).

• Instruct carers and relatives, providing direction and guidance on a range of therapeutic activities as part of own clinical work or as directed by the qualified therapist.

• Accurately record and feedback findings, identifying any complex issues or changes that require further assessment, intervention, or review by a qualified clinician.

• Contribute to and support any projects for improving the Therapy Service and the development of the therapy group programme and seek out and develop potential collaborations with other services within the organisation eg: art and music projects.

• Job Title:Technical Instructor
• Location:Headway London and Enfield Community locations
• Team:Therapy Services
• Responsible To:Therapy Service Manager
• Hours: 30 hours per week (16 hours per week Day Service; 14 hours per week Enfield)
• Salary:£31,205.35 (FTE), (£26,747.44 after pro rating)
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract from October 2026 for 12 months (Maternity Cover)

• To provide therapeutic input to members of Headway Londons Day Service including running an extensive group programme alongside the therapy team.
• To work in the Enfield Community Brain Injury Service and the Headway London Day Service (East) completing administrative tasks, providing one-to-one therapy and group work independently and in conjunction with the therapy team.

• Run a variety of therapeutic groups including dance, open gym sessions, chair-based exercise, upper limb therapy, yoga, tai chi and relaxation, memory and cognitive groups, peer support and brain injury education sessions ensuring a wide range of therapeutic programmes is on offer.
• Carry out personalised therapy programmes with members / clients,, monitor their progress against their rehabilitation goal(s) and progress as able or provide feedback to qualified therapy staff: Examples of techniques include (but is not limited to) gym programmes, mobility practice, travel practice, relaxation techniques, behavioural activation interventions, upper limb rehabilitation and interventions to support members to develop and maintain a daily and weekly structure to promote their psychological and physical wellbeing.
• Support individuals to practise and consolidate therapeutic strategies developed by qualified therapy staff, such as memory aids, anger management techniques, anxiety management strategies, and other rehabilitation approaches. Facilitate the application and generalisation of these strategies across a range of environments, including activities in the day service, at home, community settings, educational placements, and other relevant contexts. Monitor progress, provide feedback on effectiveness, and identify any difficulties or emerging needs that require review by a qualified.
• Contribute to the evaluation of therapeutic interventions using appropriate outcome measures, adjusting interventions as appropriate and working towards achieving personalised goals.

• Undertake delegated assessments and outcome measures independently, or under the direction of qualified therapy staff, including assessment of mobility, falls risk, transfers, provision of small equipment, standardised balance measures, cognitive screening tools, mood questionnaires, behavioural experiments, and Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS).
• Monitor and manage clinical risk in relation to own caseload, seeking guidance where appropriate.
• Assess an individual's capacity, to make specific decisions to gain valid and informed consent before starting treatment. Work within the legal framework with members who lack capacity to consent to assessment, treatment or intervention ensuring decisions are made in best interests and appropriate documentation, communication and safeguarding procedures are followed. Seek guidance from qualified therapists in complex cases.

• Instruct carers and relatives, providing direction and guidance on a range of therapeutic activities as part of own clinical work or as directed by the qualified therapist.
• Work collaboratively with Headways Day Service co-ordinators, other Headway services and volunteers on members therapeutic programmes to ensure a consistent approach.
• Liaise with statutory services including social care, DWP, community rehabilitation teams, other voluntary services and / or any other relevant services to ensure members' needs are met outside of Headway.

• Accurately record and feedback findings, identifying any complex issues or changes that require further assessment, intervention, or review by a qualified clinician.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records and monitoring documentation on all work undertaken to meet organisational and professional standards.

• Contribute to and support any projects for improving the Therapy Service and the development of the therapy group programme and seek out and develop potential collaborations with other services within the organisation eg: art and music projects, to ensure a wide range of groups exist to engage as many members as possible.
• Assist with relevant grant applications with support from the fundraising team to contribute to the sustainability of the therapy service.

• All Staff
• Members / clients and their support network

• External Partners including health and social care providers

Essential

• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality.
• Understanding the limitations of the role and when to seek guidance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures.
• Awareness of issues around disability and social exclusion.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the demographic
• Headway London serves.

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Undertaken and completed courses related to acquired brain injury and or other neurological conditions

Essential

• Previous experience working one-to-one with adults with a brain injury or affected by another neurological condition.

Desirable

• Experience of implementing therapeutic programmes for adults with a brain injury or other neurological
• conditions.
• Experience in providing intervention relating to
• activity and participation (as defined by the WHO).
• Experience as a therapy/ rehabilitation assistant working with adults with a brain injury or other
• neurological condition.