Children's OT: Empower Independence at Home & School

Kent County Council; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council is recruiting a full-time Children's Occupational Therapist for the Strengthening Independence Service (0-17) Countywide. You will join a team of OTs, social workers and support staff to support children and young people in their homes, schools and communities.

You must be HCPC registered and bring knowledge of disability legislation and safeguarding, with strong assessment, organisational, and communication skills to enable family-centred care and timely care planning.

Qualifications

• Competent clinical assessment and reasoning skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to plan, organise and evaluate workload.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team and with other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support with care packages, provide equipment, short breaks and fostering placements.
• Collaborate with Children in Need and Safeguarding Children Plans to facilitate outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Workload planning

Education

HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist

Job description

Kent County Council is recruiting a full-time Children's Occupational Therapist for the Strengthening Independence Service (0-17) Countywide. You will join a team of OTs, social workers and support staff to support children and young people in their homes, schools and communities.

You must be HCPC registered and bring knowledge of disability legislation and safeguarding, with strong assessment, organisational, and communication skills to enable family-centred care and timely care planning.