Occupational Therapist

3D Recruit; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive Roles

Flexible Schedule

High Pay

Consultant Support

Job summary

3D Recruit is working with Wokingham Borough Council to recruit an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist for the Children with Disabilities Team. The role focuses on specialist equipment, adaptations and promoting independence for children and young people with disabilities.

The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, alongside home and community visits. A supportive consultant will assist throughout the placement.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current HCPC registration required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Good working knowledge of legislation underpinning OT services for children and young people in a social care setting.
• Experience working as a Paediatric OT within a Local Authority.
• Experience identifying the need for specialist and complex equipment.
• Experience managing minor and major adaptations from recommendation through to completion.
• Ability to read architects' plans and think creatively when recommending amendments.
• Experience working effectively with a range of professionals and partner agencies.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to complete an enhanced DBS check as required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing children and young people to identify needs and develop action plans.
• Arranging specialist equipment and adaptations and demonstrating their correct use to parents and carers.
• Identifying when major adaptations are required and advising families throughout the adaptation process.
• Liaising with Grants Officers, surveyors, architects, builders and other professionals to ensure adaptations meet assessed needs.
• Completing housing needs reports and providing recommendations where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate case notes, assessments, risk assessments, care plans and reviews on the electronic database.
• Participating in joint working, meetings and multi-agency discussions relating to children and young people on your caseload.
• Referring to other professionals and services where appropriate.
• Carrying out home visits and site visits to properties undergoing adaptations.
• Supporting the safe and effective use of specialist equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Communication

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Wokingham - Occupational Therapist - Children with Disabilities - £217.72 to £300.57 per day

The Role:

Looking for your next Occupational Therapy opportunity? This could be a great fit.

As an Occupational Therapist within the Children with Disabilities Team, you’ll provide specialist assessment, equipment and adaptation services to children and young people with disabilities across the Wokingham area. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping children and young people increase their independence, reduce risk and achieve better outcomes at home and in their community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing children and young people to identify their needs and develop appropriate action plans.
• Arranging specialist equipment and minor adaptations to meet identified needs and demonstrating their correct use to parents and carers.
• Identifying when major adaptations are required and advising families throughout the adaptation process.
• Liaising with Grants Officers, surveyors, architects, builders and other professionals to ensure adaptations meet assessed needs.
• Completing housing needs reports and providing recommendations where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate case notes, assessments, risk assessments, care plans and reviews on the electronic database.
• Participating in joint working, meetings and multi-agency discussions relating to children and young people on your caseload.
• Referring to other professionals and services where appropriate.
• Carrying out home visits and site visits to properties undergoing adaptations.
• Supporting the safe and effective use of specialist equipment.

Intro:

3D Recruit is working with Wokingham Borough Council to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Children with Disabilities Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with Local Authority experience to take on a rewarding role focused on specialist equipment, adaptations and promoting independence for children and young people with disabilities.

The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week based in the office, alongside home and community visits.

Perks of Working with 3D Recruit:

• Exclusive Roles: Access to positions not available on public job boards.
• Flexible Work: Choose from full-time, part-time, and locum roles that fit your schedule.
• High Pay Rates: Competitive rates, including holiday pay and pension.
• Continuous Support: Receive dedicated one-on-one support from your personal consultant.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Good working knowledge of legislation underpinning Occupational Therapy services for children and young people within a social care setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Experience working as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist within a Local Authority.
• Experience identifying the need for specialist and complex equipment.
• Experience managing minor and major adaptations from recommendation through to completion.
• Ability to read architects' plans and think creatively when recommending amendments.
• Experience working effectively with a range of professionals and partner agencies.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to complete an enhanced DBS check as required.

Deadline: ASAP