Rhian Pour
Huddersfield
Summary
Over 12 years experience in Paediatrics. Compassionate Therapy Assistant with strong communication and organisational skills, combined with extensive experience of care and support in a variety of roles including the NHS and Social Care settings. Proven ability in assisting with therapeutic activities and maintaining accurate records.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Therapy Assistant
Independent
Kirklees
04.2025 - Current
- To assist the Occupational Therapy team in the delivery of patient centred care.
- To deliver advice and therapy programmes in the areas of fine motor skills, visual perception, activities of daily living and sensory processing in the community including the child's home environment and educational setting.
- To write reports and devise and plan therapy programmes.
- To communicate effectively with and work collaboratively with colleagues in education, health and social care to assist in the delivery of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
Family Support Worker
Kirklees Council
Huddersfield, Kirklees
06.2023 - Current
- To hold a caseload and work alongside children and young people with SEND and their families to achieve positive outcomes.
- To undertake Early Support Assessments to assess for unmet needs, to identify provisions and organise placements and funded care packages.
- To write SMART plans with clear outcomes to review and monitor care packages and provisions to ensure they are meeting the needs of children with SEND and their families.
- To signpost and refer to relevant services and agencies to ensure children, young people and their families are supported by the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- To keep up to date with relevant legislation such as Children & Families Act 2014, and the SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25
- To work collaboratively with colleagues from health, education, social care and external agencies.
Play Team Leader
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Halifax, Calderdale
01.2023 - 06.2023
- To deliver therapeutic play and interventions on the Children's Ward to promote children's physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
- To prepare children for procedures such as general anaesthetics and to provide distractions during blood tests and cannulations to reduce anxiety.
- To deliver interventions and care plans as outlined by professionals involved in the child's care such as the CAMHS intensive support team.
- To supervise and lead the Play Service which consisted of six Family Support Assistants.
- To lead service development and promote the role of the Play Service to the wider Children and Families Service.
- To ensure accurate and timely documentation of interventions and play sessions.
- To develop and deliver play interventions relevant to the child's age and developmental needs.
- To manage budgets and resources for the service to ensure the efficient and cost effective use of resources.
Senior Therapy Assistant
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
04.2019 - 12.2022
- To assist the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team in the delivery of patient centred care.
- To deliver advice and therapy programmes in the areas of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual perception, activities of daily living and sensory processing in the community including the child's home environment and educational setting.
- To assist in clinics and carry out assessments on behalf of the therapist.
- To be responsible for the effective selection of specialist paediatric equipment, fitting and safe instruction in it's use to children and young people, families and other professionals.
- To write reports and devise and plan therapy programmes.
Therapy Assistant
Independent
Kirklees
07.2018 - 04.2019
- To assist the Physiotherapist and independently deliver therapy programmes working alongside children and young people with a disability and their families.
- Administrative duties such as recording clinical notes, creating therapy programmes and scheduling social media posts.
Therapy Assistant
South West Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
02.2014 - 07.2018
- To assist the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team in the delivery of patient centred care.
- To deliver advice and therapy programmes in the areas of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual perception, activities of daily living and sensory processing in the community including the child's home environment and educational setting.
- To assist in clinics and carry out assessments on behalf of the therapist.
- To be responsible for the management and organisation of my own caseload.
- To be responsible for the effective selection of equipment, fitting and safe instruction in it's use to children and young people, families and other professionals.
- To communicate effectively with and work collaboratively with colleagues in education, health and social care to assist in the delivery of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
Support Worker
Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
11.2012 - 02.2014
- To work as part of a specialist nursing team delivering 24 hour care to children with life limiting conditions within the community including the child's home and educational setting.
- To deliver procedures such as enteral feeding, suctioning and tracheostomy cares once competencies had been completed under the guidance of a qualified nurse.
- To deliver care to children as outlined in the care plan and report any changes in condition or family concerns to the qualified nurse and ensure accurate documentation in clinical records.
- To build a good rapport with children, young people and families.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and effectively communicate with all colleagues involved in the child's care.
To use alternative methods of communication e.g. Makaton to support children and young people with communication difficulties.
Care Assistant
New Century Care
Huddersfield, Kirklees
06.2012 - 11.2012
- To provide care to service users as outlined in their care plan, to assist with their personal cares, activities of daily living, moving and handling and communication needs whilst promoting their independence and dignity.
- To maintain good communication with families and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To ensure accurate documentation of case notes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Communication Sciences
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 09.2009 - 06.2012
A-Levels - Psychology, Sociology, English Language
Greenhead College
Huddersfield 09.2005 - 06.2007
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, ICT, Spanish, Child Development, Food Technology
Holmfirth High School
Huddersfield, Kirklees 09.2000 - 06.2005
Skills
- Bobath Therapy Assistant course (2019)
- Makaton Level 2 (2023)
- Pool Responder course (2018)
- Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty basic awareness (2024)
- Assessing Autistic adults and children (2024)
Timeline
Lead Therapy Assistant
Independent
04.2025 - Current
Family Support Worker
Kirklees Council
06.2023 - Current
Play Team Leader
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
01.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Therapy Assistant
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
04.2019 - 12.2022
Therapy Assistant
Independent
07.2018 - 04.2019
Therapy Assistant
South West Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust
02.2014 - 07.2018
Support Worker
Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
11.2012 - 02.2014
Care Assistant
New Century Care
06.2012 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Human Communication Sciences
University of Sheffield
09.2009 - 06.2012
A-Levels - Psychology, Sociology, English Language
Greenhead College
09.2005 - 06.2007
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, ICT, Spanish, Child Development, Food Technology
Holmfirth High School
09.2000 - 06.2005
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