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Careers at Cerebral Palsy Cymru

 

We are Cerebral Palsy Cymru. We are a Welsh children’s charity and national Centre of Excellence that provides specialist therapy and support to children and families across Wales living with cerebral palsy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of all children in Wales living with cerebral palsy. 

Our values as a team

To ensure families are at the heart of our organisation

To work in partnership with families and community teams

To deliver the highest quality in everything we do

To work with the highest levels of integrity

Click here to read more about our mission, vision and values.

About our team

Because we know. Together we can make a difference.

Our Therapy team

Our therapy is provided by our specialist team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists who work in a transdisciplinary way so that each baby and child benefits from their combined knowledge and skills.

We currently have 14 therapists who work directly with children and young people from across Wales. Some members of our therapy team have been working with Cerebral Palsy Cymru for over 20 years, whilst others have more recently joined the team, bringing recent experience from working in the NHS. 

Our Operations team

Our Operations team leads in central areas of our organisation from Finance to IT, HR to Appointments, and everything in-between.

They manage the Reception in our children’s centre and provide key support that underpins the work of all the other teams at Cerebral Palsy Cymru, ensuring that the work of the charity is a success. We also have a dedicated Family Support Coordinator who provides practical advice and emotional support to those families who need it. 

 

Our Fundraising and Communications team

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to ensure we can continue our vital work.

Our Fundraising and Communications team is responsible, along with the Retail team, for raising around 80% of the funding we need each year to deliver our current level of service. We work across the different areas of income generation from Trusts and Legacies, Individual Giving to Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, Events, and Digital fundraising. 

Our Communications team also lead on our charity's brand, marketing, communications and all things digital such as our website and social media channels. 

Our Retail team

The retail team are the backbone of our charity shops that help generate a third of our overall fundraised income. Our retail outlets consist of four charity shops across Cardiff and South Wales.

Our retail team work closely with our enthusiastic team of volunteers who help run our charity shops. It really can be said that no two days are ever the same in the wonderful world of charity retail!

 

Current vacancies and opportunities

We are constantly evolving as a charity, so please continue to check back regularly and follow us on social media for the latest opportunities to join our team.

 

Clinical Specialist Paediatric Therapist

Are you a highly motivated individual looking to develop your clinical reasoning and clinical skills 
to expert level?

Would you find the prospect of working with world-class therapists in a national centre of 
excellence exciting? 

And do you enjoy working in a close-knit transdisciplinary team?

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Paediatric Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/Speech 
and Language Therapist to join our dynamic transdisciplinary therapy team. We’re looking for 
therapists with a paediatric background and an interest in neurodisability. Our team of Bobathtrained therapists work with babies and children with cerebral palsy from birth through childhood. 
This is a therapy focused role where you would be working with therapy colleagues from PT, OT 
and SLT disciplines as well as the wider Cerebral Palsy Cymru team to help us achieve our mission 
to improve the quality of life of all children in Wales living with cerebral palsy.

Hours: 28.8 hours per week (4 days)

Location: Cerebral Palsy Cymru, Llanishen, Cardiff

Reports to: Head of Therapy

Closing date for applications: 22nd July 2025

For more information about this role, please click the job description below.

Clinical Specialist Paediatric Therapist Job Description

How to apply:

Download and complete our English application form / Download and complete our Welsh application form. 

Send your completed application form to: HR@cerebralpalsycymru.org

If you have any questions about the role or want to speak to a member of the team about the post, please contact Cerebral Palsy Cymru on 02920 522600 or email HR@cerebralpalsycymru.org

We welcome Welsh speakers and applications in Welsh.

 

Senior Therapy Administrator

Are you a passionate organiser with a heart for helping others and a talent for keeping things running smoothly?

At Cerebral Palsy Cymru, we know that behind every great therapy service is exceptional admin support. We’re looking for a Senior Therapy Administrator to bring energy, efficiency, and compassion to our dynamic team, supporting children and families living with cerebral palsy across Wales.

Hours: 20 hours per week

Location: Based at our children’s centre in Llanishen, Cardiff, however, we operate a flexible, hybrid model which includes home working 

Reports to: Therapy Manager

Closing date for applications: 30th May 2025

For more information about this role, please click the job description below.

Senior Therapy Administrator Job Description

How to apply:

Download and complete our English application form / Download and complete our Welsh application form. 

Send your completed application form to: HR@cerebralpalsycymru.org

If you have any questions about the role or want to speak to a member of the team about the post, please contact Cerebral Palsy Cymru on 02920 522600 or email HR@cerebralpalsycymru.org

We welcome Welsh speakers and applications in Welsh.

 

Retail Operations Manager

Are you a natural leader with a flair for retail and a heart for making a difference?

At Cerebral Palsy Cymru, we believe in the power of retail to change lives. We’re on the lookout for a Retail Operations Manager to drive success across our vibrant charity shops in Cardiff and Barry. This is your chance to be at the heart of a purpose-driven retail team, supporting our mission to help children and families living with cerebral palsy across Wales.

Hours: 29 hours / week over 4 days 

Location: Field-based across our shops in Cardiff & Barry (with potential travel across South Wales)

Reports to: Head of Retail

For more information about this role, please click the job description below.

Retail Operations Manager Job Description

How to apply:

Download and complete our application form / Download and complete our Welsh application form. 

Send your completed application form to: HR@cerebralpalsycymru.org

If you have any questions about the role or want to speak to a member of the team about the post, please contact Cerebral Palsy Cymru on 02920 522600 or email HR@cerebralpalsycymru.org

We welcome Welsh speakers and applications in Welsh.

 

Volunteer Receptionist

Please note: this is an unpaid, voluntary role. 

As our Volunteer Receptionist, you will be responsible for welcoming and signing in visitors, providing refreshments, and maintaining the reception area.

Hours: Flexible (Tues – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00)

Location: Cerebral Palsy Cymru Therapy Centre, Llanishen

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator

For more information and to apply for this role, please click the link below. 

Volunteer Receptionist Role Description 

How to apply:

Please email volunteering@cerebralpalsycymru.org to register your interest.

We welcome Welsh speakers and applications in Welsh.

Please be aware: Volunteers in our children’s centre are required to undergo a basic DBS check, which will be organised by the Charity.

 

Facilities Volunteer

Please note: this is an unpaid, voluntary role. 

As facilities volunteer, you will be responsible for helping maintain Cerebral Palsy Cymru’s therapy centre. This will involve carrying out health and safety checks, checking stock levels, ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of the centre, and supporting the therapy and administrative staff in maintaining a happy and healthy therapy environment

Hours: Flexible (1-2 hrs a week)

Location: Cerebral Palsy Cymru Children’s Centre, Llanishen

Reports to: Operations Manager

For more information and to apply for this role, please click the link below. 

Facilities Volunteer Role Description 

How to apply:

Please email volunteering@cerebralpalsycymru.org to register your interest.

We welcome Welsh speakers and applications in Welsh.

Please be aware: Volunteers in our children’s centre are required to undergo a basic DBS check, which will be organised by the Charity.

 

Volunteer Shop Assistant

As a Volunteer Shop Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting customers, organising merchandise, maintaining the cleanliness of the shop floor, and ensuring a positive shopping experience. Your duties may include restocking shelves, assisting with enquiries, operating the cash register, and providing support to the store staff as needed.

Hours: Flexible

Location: Cerebral Palsy Cymru Charity Shop (Barry/Crwys Road/Llanishen/Whitchurch)

Reports to: Shop Manager / Deputy Manager

For more information and to apply for this role, please click the link below. 

Shop Assistant Role Description 

How to apply:

Please email volunteering@cerebralpalsycymru.org to register your interest.

We welcome Welsh speakers and applications in Welsh.

Please be aware: Volunteers in our children’s centre are required to undergo a basic DBS check, which will be organised by the Charity.

 

Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering at Cerebral Palsy Cymru can be a hugely enjoyable and rewarding experience! Not only will you learn new skills and meet new friends, but you will also be helping us make a life-changing difference to children and families across Wales living with cerebral palsy. 

To find out more about volunteering at Cerebral Palsy Cymru, please click here.

 

Employee benefits

Cerebral Palsy Cymru recognises that being a rewarding place to work means more than just a job. Our benefits and the rewards that we offer our team reflect this.

• Work-life balance is important to us and so we offer 28 days annual leave per annum, which increases with 5 and then 10 years’ continuous service.
• Employees are able to opt into our company pension scheme with 5% employer contributions (when matched by the employee) and access to the NHS pension scheme for those eligible.
• We have extended maternity pay, and other family-friendly leave initiatives including paternity leave, parental leave, and adoption leave.
• We have a number of well-being initiatives across the staff team and encourage employees to take a ‘well-being hour’ each week.
• We support employees who want to request flexible working hours.
• We have generous sick pay policies.
• We can offer hybrid working opportunities for roles where part home working is possible.
• We have car and secure bicycle parking on site.
• We have staff development opportunities and have previously funded study opportunities for staff across all teams.

Additional documents

Privacy notice for recruitment 

Criminal records information policy

Job Application Form - English

Job Application Form - Welsh