Community Paediatrics Social Services Occupational Therapist

Just OT; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency for occupational therapy is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant in London. This role focuses on supporting children with ADHD and autism. Responsibilities include triaging referrals, data entry, and collaborating with specialists. Ideal candidates will have strong IT and organisational skills, with some paediatric experience. The position offers a hybrid working model with two days in the office and weekly pay.

Benefits

Fast-track registration process

Weekly pay, always on time

Assistance with travel and accommodation

Access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs

Free online training

Qualifications

• Aged 18+ with paediatric experience, preferably with children with ADHD/autism in social care, housing, NHS or schools.
• Strong IT and organisational skills required.
• Background in occupational therapy or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Triaging children’s referrals by telephone.
• Data entry and document updating.
• Emailing referral forms and leaflets to parents.
• Maintaining waiting list documents.
• Collaborating with the OTA team and paediatric specialists.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Strong IT skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Location

London

Rate

GBP20 per hour

Contract

Temporary
Part time 21 hours per week, hybrid – 2 days office based, 1 day WFH

Job Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) with paediatric experience. Ideal candidates have worked with children with ADHD/autism in social care, housing, NHS or schools. The role includes basic triaging of children’s referrals by telephone, strong IT and organisational skills, data entry, emailing referral forms and leaflets to parents, and updating waiting list documents. The position requires a minimum of 14 hours in the office each week (2 days).

Responsibilities

• Triaging children’s referrals by telephone
• Data entry and document updating
• Emailing referral forms and leaflets to parents
• Maintaining waiting list documents
• Collaborating with the OTA team and paediatric specialists

Qualifications

Aged 18+ with paediatric experience, preferably with children with ADHD/autism in social care, housing, NHS or schools. Strong IT and organisational skills. A background in occupational therapy or related field is advantageous but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Fast‑track registration process
• Weekly pay, always on time
• Assistance with travel and accommodation
• Access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs
• Free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities

Referral Bonus

Not available for this position – a referral bonus of GBP250 is offered to qualified referees. Terms & Conditions apply.

Application

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