Associate Occupational Therapist - Yorkshire

KT Healthcare; Market Weighton; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible opportunities to suit your  

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Ongoing opportunities as our service …

A varied caseload

Job summary

KT Healthcare is seeking experienced Occupational Therapists to join our associate network across Yorkshire. You will assess and intervention for children and young people with developmental, functional and sensory needs, delivering clear reports and practical recommendations.

The role offers flexible hours, a self-employed/associate contract, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team to support referrals and service growth in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Occupational Therapist working with children and young people.
• Autism/ADHD and sensory processing experience preferred.
• Ability to assess, report, and provide practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments for children and young people with developmental and sensory needs.
• Produce clear clinical reports and practical recommendations.
• Provide interventions where appropriate.
• Assess functional and daily living skills, sensorimotor processing, and participation in activities.
• Develop strategies to promote independence and engagement at home and in education.
• Provide advice to support home and educational environments.
• Liaise with families, schools and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Autism and ADHD

DCD (Developmental Coordination)

Sensory processing differences

Fine and gross motor skills

Functional daily living skills

Attention, regulation and engagement

Coordination and motor planning

Independence at home/education

Complex developmental needs

Job description

Location

York and surrounding areas, Yorkshire

Rate

£70 per hour

Travel Time

£40 per hour

Mileage

55p per mile

Hours

Flexible

Employment Type

Associate / Self-employed

About KT Healthcare

KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, therapies and brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities, schools and families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

As our Therapies service continues to grow, we are looking for experienced Occupational Therapists to join our associate network and support referrals across Yorkshire.

The Role

Working as an Associate Occupational Therapist, you will provide assessment and intervention for children and young people with a range of developmental, functional and sensory needs.

Your work may include:

• Completing Occupational Therapy assessments
• Producing clear clinical reports and practical recommendations
• Providing intervention where appropriate
• Assessing functional skills, sensory processing and participation in everyday activities
• Developing strategies to promote independence and engagement
• Providing advice and recommendations to support home and educational environments
• Liaising with families, schools and other professionals
• Maintaining accurate clinical records

About You

We are looking for experienced Occupational Therapists with a strong understanding of working with children and young people.

Relevant experience may include:

• Autism and ADHD
• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
• Sensory processing differences
• Fine and gross motor difficulties
• Functional and daily living skills
• Difficulties with attention, regulation and engagement
• Coordination and motor planning
• Supporting independence at home and in educational settings
• Complex developmental needs

You will be an autonomous clinician with strong communication skills and a commitment to person-centred, evidence-based and neuroaffirming practice.

What We Offer

• £70 per hour clinical rate
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing opportunities as our service continues to grow
• A varied caseload