Occupational Therapist – Children with Disabilities Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Hybrid or remote working

Service improvement opportunities

Multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for the Children with Disabilities Team in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. This locum role offers hybrid working with an hourly rate up to £37.00, and is available on an ongoing, full‑time basis.

You will review and adapt care plans, reassess evaluations, and promote client independence while collaborating with families, practitioners and partner organisations to deliver holistic care.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience with children and young people with disabilities.
• Proficient in functional assessment and moving and handling assessment experience.
• Knowledgeable in independence-focused practice.
• Capable of managing a varied and dynamic caseload.
• Strong communication, assessment and report writing skills.
• Experience within Children’s Disability Services and reviewing care packages.
• Contributions to service improvement initiatives and working within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Review existing care packages and support arrangements to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Reassess previous evaluations and compile supporting information for continuity of care.
• Identify and promote opportunities to increase a client’s independence and functional capabilities.
• Provide well-rounded recommendations to enhance care and support plans.
• Conduct further Occupational Therapy assessments as required to inform decisions.
• Assess functional abilities and daily living skills to tailor interventions.
• Complete necessary moving and handling assessments for safe and effective practices.
• Foster effective resource utilisation through evidence-based methods.
• Work collaboratively with families, practitioners, and partner organisations for a comprehensive approach.
• Maintain thorough records, reports, and recommendations for continuous service improvement.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Report writing

Moving and handling assessment

Independence-focused practice

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Children with Disabilities Team

Occupational Therapist – Children with Disabilities Team – Huddersfield, West Yorkshire – Up to £37.00 per hour – Hourly – Ongoing – Full-time

Step into an exciting opportunity as an Occupational Therapist within the Children with Disabilities team in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. This full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £37.00. Embrace a career that allows for flexible and hybrid working arrangements while contributing to service improvement and innovation. With a focus on reviewing and enhancing care plans, this role provides a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

Perks and benefits:

• Full-time: Enjoy stability and consistency while having the flexibility to balance work with your personal life.
• Flexible working arrangements: Tailor your work schedule to suit your lifestyle, whether you prefer hybrid or remote working conditions.
• Service improvement and innovation opportunities: Be at the forefront of progress, bringing your ideas to life and making a tangible impact.
• Multidisciplinary working environment: Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, leveraging expertise from various fields to provide holistic care.

What you will do:

• Review existing care packages and support arrangements to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Reassess previous evaluations and compile supporting information for continuity of care.
• Identify and promote opportunities to increase a client’s independence and functional capabilities.
• Provide well-rounded recommendations to enhance care and support plans.
• Conduct further Occupational Therapy assessments as required to inform decisions.
• Assess functional abilities and daily living skills to tailor interventions.
• Complete necessary moving and handling assessments for safe and effective practices.
• Foster effective resource utilisation through evidence-based methods.
• Work collaboratively with families, practitioners, and partner organisations for a comprehensive approach.
• Maintain thorough records, reports, and recommendations for continuous service improvement.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience working with children and young individuals with disabilities.
• Proficient in functional assessment and moving and handling assessment experience.
• Knowledgeable in independence-focused practice.
• Capable of managing a varied and dynamic caseload.
• Strong skills in communication, assessment, and report writing.
• Experience within Children’s Disability Services and reviewing care packages.
• Contributions to service improvement initiatives and working within multidisciplinary teams.

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, offers a vibrant community with beautiful landscapes and a rich cultural scene. It is a great place to live with fantastic transport links and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle while making a difference in your career.