Children's Services

Network Therapists

Whizz-Kidz is seeking to build on our Network of Therapists around the UK. Network Therapists are qualified Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists with experience in paediatrics and/or wheelchair provision. With appropriate supervision from one of our Mobility Therapists you will be expected to assess, prescribe and deliver appropriate mobility equipment to meet the lifestyle needs of the child and family we work with.

We are particularly keen to recruit individuals based in the central region of England, but would equally be happy to discuss the role with therapists interested in working for the charity in other parts of the UK.

Network Therapists are paid on an hourly rate ( Equivalent Band 7) and allocated work on a case by case basis

For more information and to discuss the opportunities available, please contact Judith Davis, Head of Clinical and Regional Services on 07879 628259 or email us

Ad-Hoc Wheelchair Skills Trainer

Are you passionate about enabling disabled children and young people to develop their wheelchair skills, general confidence and independence?  Do you have knowledge about wheelchair use and experience in training disabled children and young people?

Whizz-Kidz is seeking to expand our network of wheelchair skills trainers. We are looking for good team players able to support and, on occasion, co-train along with our Wheelchair Skills Training – Regional Trainer/Co-ordinators.  Ad Hoc Wheelchair Skills Trainers will also lead small groups of trainees on their own with the support of volunteers.

With the supervision of one of our Wheelchair Skills Training – Regional Trainer/Co-ordinators, the Ad Hoc Wheelchair Skills Trainers will help deliver training to a range of children and young people during training schemes in schools and community venues.

This role will be employed on an ad hoc basis by Whizz-Kidz. and will be paid a set day rate of £50.00 + reasonable expenses.  We need Ad Hoc Wheelchair Skills Trainers across the UK, but specifically in the South West, Greater London, South (East Sussex / West Sussex / Hampshire / Surrey), South East, Wales, North West England, North East England, East Midlands and Scotland.

For a job description please click here.

For an informal chat about the role, or a job description please call Ruth Giller, Wheelchair Skills Training Manager, on 020 7798 6110