Soft Tissue Therapist / Masseur - Women’s First Team/Men’s U21s (Sessional Role)

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⚒️ Soft Tissue Therapist / Masseur – Women’s First Team/Men’s U21s (Sessional Role)

Contract: Fixed-Term (Seasonal) – 1st July to 31st May (reviewed at end of season)

Salary: £75 per session

Hours: Typically, 3–4 hours per session (training ground or matchday dependent)

Location: Chadwell Heath / Rush Green, Essex (includes away travel)

Position

⚒️ About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Soft Tissue Therapist / Masseur to join our team on a sessional basis, supporting our Women’s First Team and Men’s U21s.

This role will involve working across training sessions, matchdays, and recovery days, providing high-quality soft tissue therapy to support performance, recovery, and rehabilitation.

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Requirements

⚒️ Key Responsibilities

• Deliver soft tissue therapy to players under the guidance of the Head of Medical to support performance, recovery, and injury rehabilitation
• Support matchday operations, including assisting the Lead Physiotherapist with acute injury management and emergency procedures (within scope of practice)
• Maintain high standards of safe and effective practice at all times
• Accurately record all treatments and interventions in line with governance requirements and provide updates to the Lead Physiotherapist as required
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to team culture

⚒️ Person Specification

• Minimum Level 4 Massage Qualification
• Member of the Sports Massage Association (or other recognised association)
• First Aid Qualification
• Experience working with elite young athletes
• Experience working with female athletes
• Experience delivering treatment of sports injuries
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships

Safeguarding Commitment

We’re committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

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⚒️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work across the Women’s First Team and Men’s U21s in a high-performance environment
• Involvement in training sessions, matchdays, and recovery days
• Exposure to an elite multidisciplinary team and performance structure
• For away matchdays, travel, accommodation, and meals are fully covered by the Club. The sessional rate remains consistent and is based on agreed working cover, rather than being adjusted for travel time.

⚒️ Additional Information

This is a sessional (casual) role , offering flexibility while providing valuable experience within an elite football environment.

EDI Statement

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.

• Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.

• The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.