Independent Children's Occupational Therapist

Reed; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable health services provider in the UK is seeking Occupational Therapists to join their team. This role offers flexible, ad hoc work opportunities, allowing you to deliver essential therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people as outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Ideal candidates will be HCPC-registered and will have a child-centred approach, with strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills. Competitive pay rates and supportive team environment are provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working arrangements

Regular work opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered, UK based Occupational Therapists with experience in assessments towards EHCPs.
• Ability to work independently and deliver provision as outlined in EHCPs.
• Availability on weekdays is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT provision on an ad hoc basis, with packages ranging from 5-50 hours.
• Visit children and young people at home and in educational settings.
• Work independently with support from the wider team.

Skills

Child centred approach

Strong clinical reasoning

Report writing

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

We’re looking for Occupational Therapists to join our growing network of professionals delivering high-quality therapeutic assessments and interventions to meet the provision agreed in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people.

This is an excellent opportunity for OTs seeking flexible, ad hoc work with the added benefit of ongoing assignments. Whether you're looking to supplement your current role or work independently and have extra capacity, we offer consistent opportunities that align with your skills and availability.

We work with a growing pool of Local Authorities across the country to support with Therapies assessments and provision. Please apply to be considered to join this pool, for a further conversation about skills, experience, availability etc.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering OT provision on an ad hoc basis, with packages typically running throughout an academic year, for anywhere between 5-50 hours per package
• Working independently with support from our wider team
• Visiting children and young people at home and in education settings

What We’re Looking For:

• HCPC-registered, UK based Occupational Therapists
• A child centred approach, and experience completing assessments towards EHCPs or delivering provision as outlined in EHCPs are essential
• Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills
• Availability on some weekdays

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates - to be discussed following application
• Flexible working arrangements - take on as much or as little work as you like
• Regular work opportunities matched to your areas of expertise and preferences
• Supportive and responsive team at Reed to help with any queries

Please apply to be considered, and all applicants with relevant qualifications and experience will be contacted for further discussion around specific areas of expertise, and age groups that you like working with.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position and as such are unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.