Occupational Therapist

Service Care Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

CPD Allowance

Company Pension

Electric Car Scheme

Discount Scheme

Life Assurance

Critical Illness Cover

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in the Hillingdon area, mainly in school settings with some clinic-based and remote opportunities. The role involves assessing and supporting children and young people’s EHCP-related needs within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

The position offers full-time hours (37.5 per week), a permanent contract, and a range of benefits including welcome bonuses and CPD support, with work across Greater London.

Qualifications

• Paediatric occupational therapy experience, ideally in school-based or specialist settings.
• Experience completing assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH, complex or developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people’s developmental and learning needs linked to EHCPs.
• Develop, deliver and review individualised occupational therapy intervention plans.
• Work with parents, carers, teaching teams and MDT colleagues to embed therapy goals.
• Equip key adults with practical strategies and evaluate their impact.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to MDT meetings.
• Balance assessment, intervention, consultation and collaboration to make a difference.

Skills

Paediatric OT

EHCP knowledge

School-based experience

MDT collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

RCOT membership

Job description

Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist looking for a new full-time opportunity within paediatric practice? Do you have experience, or an interest in developing your skills, working with children and young people with SEND or complex needs?

Service Care Solutions are working in partnership with our esteemed client to recruit an Occupational Therapist in the Hillingdon area. The successful candidate will work mainly in school settings, with some clinic-based and remote opportunities, assessing and supporting children and young people's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) related needs.

Our client is an innovative, award-winning and growing practice. They pride themselves on developing clinical expertise within a friendly multi-disciplinary team and offer a dedicated introduction to paediatrics programme for therapists looking to move into paediatric occupational therapy.

Job Purpose: Occupational Therapist

Salary

Up to £40,250 FTE per annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

Location

Hillingdon, Greater London

Working Hours

Full Time – 37.5 Hours (Part-Time applications will also be considered)

Contract

Permanent (52-week or summer contract options available)

The post holder will work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan and deliver occupational therapy interventions that help unlock children and young people's potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people's developmental and learning needs, including those linked to Education, Health and Care Plans
• Develop, deliver and review individualised occupational therapy intervention plans
• Work with parents, carers, teaching teams and multi-disciplinary colleagues to embed therapy goals into daily life
• Equip key adults with practical strategies and evaluate their impact
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings
• Balance assessment, intervention, consultation and collaboration to make a visible difference to children, families and school teams

Essential

• Registered with the HCPC and RCOT
• Paediatric occupational therapy experience, ideally in school-based or specialist settings
• Experience completing assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH, complex or developmental needs

Benefits

• £2,000 Welcome Bonus, paid via the client
• £150 Welcome Bonus, paid via Service Care Solutions
• £250 Annual CPD Allowance, plus dedicated CPD time and monthly internal learning sessions
• 25% protected administration time and a trial of 10% protected rest time each day
• Company Pension
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• High-Street Discount Scheme
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover

Why join Service Care Solutions?

£150 Welcome Bonus

We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £150, paid after completion of 150 hours (or equivalent) in your new placement.