Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Berkshire

KT Healthcare; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive pay

Supervision and development

Further work opportunities

Job summary

KT Healthcare is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Therapies team in Slough, supporting a young person with autism within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will deliver weekly direct OT sessions, set goals using sensory integration and client-centred practice, coach school staff and families, and maintain accurate records while working under flexible, self-employed terms. HCPC registration is required.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience working with children and young people with autism.
• Knowledge of sensory integration principles and neuro-affirming practice.
• Experience supporting emotional regulation, sensory processing and functional independence.
• Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly direct occupational therapy sessions.
• Provide ad-hoc indirect support across the academic year.
• Set meaningful therapy goals using sensory integration approaches.
• Support the young person to develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care and independence.
• Coach and support school staff and other adults to embed therapeutic strategies.
• Monitor progress and adapt programmes to ensure effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

HCPC registration

Autism support

Sensory integration

Communication skills

Team coaching

Job description

• Location: Slough, Berkshire
• Hours: Flexible
• Contract: Associate/self employed
• Rate: £70 per hour, £40 per hour travel time, 55p per mile mileage

KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, mental health and brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities, schools and families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Therapies team, supporting a young person in Slough.

This is an excellent opportunity to deliver highly specialist occupational therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with autism to develop greater independence, improve emotional regulation and maximise engagement in education and everyday life.

The Role

• Deliver weekly direct occupational therapy sessions as well as ad-hoc indirect support across the academic year
• Set meaningful therapy goals using a sensory integration approach informed by metacognitive, interoception-informed, regulation literacy and client-centred practice
• Support the young person to develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care, independence and fine motor skills
• Coach and support school staff and other key adults to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines
• Monitor progress and adapt programmes to ensure interventions remain effective
• Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records, attend multidisciplinary meetings and produce an annual review report where required

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and additional needs
• Knowledge of sensory integration principles and neuro-affirming practice
• Experience supporting emotional regulation, sensory processing and functional independence
• Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills.
• The ability to coach and empower families, education staff and other professionals
• Experience supporting young people within educational settings would be highly desirable.

What We Offer

• A supportive and professional working environment
• Access to group training and continued professional development
• Regular peer support and 1:1 supervision sessions
• Flexible working arrangements
• Highly competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working arrangements agreed between the therapist, school, family and young person.
• Opportunity for further work as our services continue to grow.

This is a critical role and we are keen to hear from Occupational Therapists who are passionate about helping children and young people achieve meaningful outcomes through person-centred, evidence-based practice.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

KT Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and associates to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check, references and verification of relevant professional registrations and qualifications.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

KT Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.