Occupational Therapist

Timeout Homes; Ripponden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Banding pay alignment

Multidisciplinary environment

Clinical supervision

Flexible working

Job summary

Timeout Homes is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our therapeutic team on a contract or permanent basis. You will assess and support children and young people with complex needs, focusing on functional, sensory, and adaptive skills, with a postgraduate level in sensory integration.

The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration, producing EHCP-related reports, and delivering training to staff and families.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with experience working with children and young people.
• Experience in adaptive behaviour assessments (ABAS, Vineland) to inform support plans.
• Postgraduate training in sensory integration is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT assessments focusing on sensory processing, functional skills, and adaptive behaviour.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans and evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with education, care, and therapy teams within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for EHCPs and reviews.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff and parents on sensory regulation and independence strategies.
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation in line with standards.

Skills

HCPC registration

Children & young people

ABAS & Vineland assessments

Sensory integration

Trauma-informed approaches

Report writing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Description:

Contract Type: Self-Employed / Contractor
Hours: Minimum of two days a week
Pay: In line with NHS Agenda for Change Banding (depending on experience)

Company Overview

Timeout provides specialist support for children and young people experiencing social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. We work closely with families, schools, and local authorities to create safe, nurturing environments where young people can grow in confidence, independence, and resilience. Our multidisciplinary approach combines education, therapy, and care to promote holistic development and positive outcomes.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our therapeutic team on a contract or permanent basis. This role is ideal for a practitioner experienced in working with children and young people with complex needs, who is confident in assessing and supporting functional, sensory, and adaptive skills. ESSENTIAL FOR THE APPLICANT TO BE TRAINED IN SENSORY INTEGRATION AT POSTGRADUATE LEVEL.

You will contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, provide targeted interventions, and offer expert guidance to staff and families to help young people reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, including sensory processing, functional skills, and adaptive behaviour assessments (e.g., ABAS, Vineland) within the scope of OT practice.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans and evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with education, care, and therapy staff as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide clear, detailed reports and professional recommendations for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and reviews.
• Deliver training and consultation to staff and parents on sensory regulation, adaptive functioning, and strategies to support independence.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.

About You

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience working with children and young people, ideally within education, residential, or therapeutic settings.
• Proficient in conducting adaptive behaviour assessments (e.g., ABAS, Vineland) and interpreting results to inform functional support plans.
• Knowledge of sensory integration and trauma-informed approaches.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and report-writing skills.
• Able to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

• Pay aligned with NHS Agenda for Change Banding, commensurate with experience.
• Supportive, multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and clinical supervision.
• Flexible working arrangements and autonomy within a structured framework.