Children's Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Children's Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated team in Manchester, providing essential Occupational Therapy services to children. The role involves collaborating with families and school staff, alongside opportunities for extensive professional development and a manageable caseload. Candidates must possess HCPC Registration and relevant experience, with a competitive salary and additional training opportunities provided.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Additional training opportunities

Competitive rate of pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Children's Occupational Therapist.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and treatment addressing children and family's needs.
• Develop training packages for school staff and parents.
• Support identification of child/young person's needs.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HCPC Registration

Speech and Language Qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Children's Occupational Therapist with experience in working in education and the community to join a well-structured team in providing a high standard of Occupational Therapy service to children and young people in Manchester. Due to the nature of the job, our client offers a full time or part time contract with a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Children's Occupational Therapist includes;

• Provide advice, treatment and management to address the children and family's needs, based on sound clinical reasoning.
• Support in the development of training packages to school staff / parents / other professionals as required
• Support them in identifying concerns regarding the child /young person's needs and implement therapy advice effectively.

To Be Successful

• Previous experience working as a Children's Occupational Therapist
• HCPC Registration
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Speech and Language Qualification

Benefits of Working with our Manchester client

Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both perm and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a very competitive rate of pay. Also free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years' experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process. Not forgetting a guaranteed payment into your account every week

To discuss this Children's Occupational Therapist vacancy in Manchester or any similar roles we have available, please contact Gavin Wright or email us your updated CV today!