Children’s Occupational Therapist

Children's Occupational Therapist focuses on would include occupational therapy assessment, observation and creating therapeutic support plans and goals for the children and young people.

What the role involves

• Would include occupational therapy assessment, observation and creating therapeutic support plans and goals for the children and young people.
• Advising on specialist equipment needed to include domestic and workplace environmental alterations.
• Opportunities to work alongside other therapists, to ensure the best outcome for the individual.

Skills and requirements

• Must be able to plan engaging and developmentally age appropriate therapeutic sessions.
• Liaising as required with other professionals.
• Providing support and coaching to care staff regarding the therapeutic needs of students and residents.
• Some experience of working with children is desirable.

Confirmed role details

• Salary negotiable depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday (Term Time Only may be considered) with some flexibility around hours to support the provision of Occupational Therapy.
• Equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata.
• Free Onsite parking and free lunch/meals provided.

Additional role context

• The trust offers additional training within the areas of trauma informed care, family work, Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and Sensory Integration Education Network Module 1.