Occupational Therapist

Unlocking Language; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible payment options

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading provider of therapeutic services in the UK seeks a Locum Occupational Therapist to deliver child-centered OT programmes. Responsibilities include assessing and providing interventions, as well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have paediatric experience, HCPC registration, and be skilled in communication. This role offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to significantly impact children's lives.

Qualifications

• Proven paediatric experience with children in educational or community settings.
• Confidence in autonomous operations as well as teamwork.
• Up-to-date enhanced DBS and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver OT interventions for children.
• Write concise treatment plans and progress reports.
• Liaise with parents and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records and safeguarding best practice.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Teamwork and communication skills

Autonomous working

Paediatric OT

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

About Us

Unlocking Language is a leading provider of speech and language therapy services, dedicated to empowering children and young people with communication challenges across London and Greater London. We are expanding our multidisciplinary offer and are now building a pool of HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to deliver flexible, child‑centred Occupational Therapy (OT) programmes alongside our Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) team.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Locum Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Assess, plan and deliver goal‑focused OT intervention for children with sensory, motor‑planning and daily‑living challenges in education or home settings.
• Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions and progress reports that align with RCOT and HCPC standards.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs and our in‑house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines.
• Maintain GDPR‑compliant records and safeguarding best practice.

What We’re Looking For

• HCPC‑registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early‑years or community children’s teams).
• Confidence working autonomously.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS and up‑to‑date safeguarding.
• Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, Knowledge and experience of AAC.

What We Offer

• Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you – monthly as standard, with a bi‑weekly alternative.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Join a service that values flexibility – demand for term‑time, family‑friendly working is rising across the education sector.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

If you want to be a changemaker, transform lives and have impact contact us about the role! Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time, Temporary, Freelance Schedule: 1‑2 days availability required Job Location: Schools (Hounslow/Ealing)

Application question(s):

How many years of UK based Paediatric OT experience do you have?

Experience: Occupational Therapy : 2 years (preferred)