CYP Occupational Therapist - CYP Learning Disability Service

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and care service provider in Upton is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for children with learning disabilities. This 12-month fixed-term role emphasizes collaborative work with children, families, and educational settings to enhance functional abilities and mental health. Ideal for gaining valuable skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to 3 weeks of training

Supportive induction program

Inclusive recruitment practices

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Ability to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and specialist OT assessments with children.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and education professionals.
• Develop treatment/support plans to improve child's functioning.

Skills

Occupational Therapy assessments

Development of treatment plans

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Positive behavior support strategies

Education

Qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

The main duties of the job involve undertaking comprehensive and specialist OT assessments with CYP, who present with complex learning disabilities, mental health or behavioural needs. In undertaking such assessments, the postholder will liaise with colleagues from education, social care and with parents and/or carers to develop a thorough formulation and understanding of the child's complex needs, to develop a treatment plan, that is evidence based and goal oriented.

Treatment/support plans will promote the child's functioning across the domains of home, school, and in the YP's community, taking into consideration any sensory sensitivities that may be impacting behaviour. Positive behaviour support strategies will be developed and used within the context of your occupational therapy practice, and an ongoing assessment of risks will also be applied.

Treatment may include individual or group work, working with the child directly or with their parents /carers to offer advise and support with strategy implementation.

All treatment plans will be regularly reviewed, evaluated and modified in partnership with CYP, families/carers.

The post holder will work closely with other members of the MDT, contributing to professional discussion within the team and at multi professional meetings as required. They will participate in regular management, clinical and safeguarding supervision.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

This post offers a 12 month fixed term contract (part time 4 days a week), that is a great opportunity for someone wishing to gain skills working with children in community learning disability services.It is a fantastic opportunity to experience how you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with severe learning disabilities and those with moderate learning disabilities with additional complexities and behaviours that challenge.

The post holder will work collaboratively with children, families, schools, and community services to deliver person-centred interventions aimed at promoting the child's functional abilities, mental health, and quality of life. This role involves direct work with children and their families, contributing to mental health assessments, and promoting effective strategies across home, school, and community settings.