Occupational Therapy Assistant

Central London Community Health Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the Children and Young People\'s Occupational Therapy (CYPOT) team. You will support children and young people across Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster under the supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists.

You will manage a delegated caseload of non-complex cases, assist with assessments and interventions, gather information to inform care, and work with families, schools and other

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a delegated caseload of non-complex cases, with support and consultation from Occupational Therapy staff.
• Support Occupational Therapists with assessments and interventions.
• Gather information about children and young people's needs, strengths and health to help inform care and prioritisation.
• Work collaboratively with families, mainstream and special schools, nurseries and other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Carry out administrative and clerical duties that support the effective running of the service.
• Work across a variety of settings, including clinics, community centres, mainstream and special schools, nurseries and children and young people's homes.

Job description

Join our Children and Young People's Occupational Therapy (CYPOT) Team as a Therapy Assistant, supporting children and young people across Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster. You will work under the guidance and supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists, providing vital support in a range of settings, including mainstream and special schools, with opportunities to make a meaningful difference to children and young people's everyday lives. You will:

• Independently manage a delegated caseload of non-complex cases, with support and consultation from Occupational Therapy staff.
• Support Occupational Therapists with assessments and interventions.
• Gather information about children and young people's needs, strengths and health to help inform care and prioritisation.
• Work collaboratively with families, mainstream and special schools, nurseries and other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Carry out administrative and clerical duties that support the effective running of the service.
• Work across a variety of settings, including clinics, community centres, mainstream and special schools, nurseries and children and young people's homes.

The role offers varied experience within community-based children's services, including opportunities to work in special educational settings, develop your skills and contribute to inclusive, person-centred care., As a Therapy Assistant, you will support the Community Occupational Therapy Service for children and young people registered with a GP in Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster. The service supports children and young people who experience difficulties with functional abilities or skills development in areas such as self-care, productivity and leisure.,

• Supporting the delivery of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions as delegated by an Occupational Therapist.
• Managing a defined caseload of non-complex cases within agreed levels of responsibility.
• Working closely with Occupational Therapists, the wider multidisciplinary team, families and education staff to support assessment and intervention.
• Working independently within your defined clinical area and taking responsibility for your own clinical actions.
• Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the community Occupational Therapy service.
• Supporting other therapy professionals, such as Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and Physiotherapists, where required.
• Providing accurate information and completing relevant administrative tasks to support safe and effective care.
  We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development

• We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

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