Children's OT - Impactful, Flexible Practice

Kent County Council; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council is recruiting an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist to join the Strengthening Independence Service OT Team 0-17. You will assess, plan and deliver family-centred interventions across home, school and community settings to promote independence and safe activity participation.

You will be HCPC registered, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation and good communication, working collaboratively with social care and education colleagues to support care packages and

Qualifications

• Full knowledge of legislation and policies for disabled children/young people and their carers.
• Good working knowledge of the Disabled Facilities Grant legislation.
• Competent clinical assessment and reasoning skills, effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to plan, organise and evaluate workload; be self-motivated, work well in a team and with other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people aged 0-17 in their homes, schools and communities.
• Collaborate with Social Workers to facilitate care packages, equipment, short breaks and fostering placements.
• Work within the Strengthening Independence Service OT Team and with children in need/safeguarding plans.

Skills

HCPC registration

Legislation knowledge

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Workload planning

Job description

Kent County Council is recruiting an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist to join the Strengthening Independence Service OT Team 0-17. You will assess, plan and deliver family-centred interventions across home, school and community settings to promote independence and safe activity participation.

You will be HCPC registered, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation and good communication, working collaboratively with social care and education colleagues to support care packages and