Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant

Berkshire Sensory Consortium; Greater London; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Sensory Consortium in Chessington, UK, is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (NHS Band 4 equivalent) to support children aged 0-19 with neurological and developmental needs. You will work under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists to deliver targeted programmes across schools, clinics and community settings.

Based in the Moor Lane Centre as part of our Integrated Team for Children with Disabilities, you will join a friendly multidisciplinary group and help

Qualifications

• Interest in/experience in childcare setting.
• Ability to work autonomously under supervision of a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to deliver therapeutic interventions that support children's independence and skills development.
• Ability to contribute to evaluation of effectiveness and to work within established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy programmes under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Collaborate with children, families, carers and professionals to support positive outcomes and holistic care.
• Provide advice and support across education, health and social care.
• Support the smooth running of the service by booking appointments, clinics, maintaining records and managing equipment.

Skills

Autonomy

Caseload management

Therapeutic interventions

Interprofessional collaboration

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (NHS Band 4 equivalent) to join our growing Occupational Therapy Service. This role attracts a health market supplement in addition to the advertised salary.

Working under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists, you'll support children and young people aged 0-19 with neurological and developmental needs, helping them to develop skills, increase independence and participate in everyday activities. Based within our Integrated Team for Children with Disabilities at the Moor Lane Centre in Chessington, you'll be part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant (Band 4), you will work within our Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service, supporting children and young people with developmental needs and neurological conditions across schools, clinics and community settings.

You'll join a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team, working closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatricians and Social Care colleagues.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver occupational therapy programmes and interventions under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, carers and professionals to support positive outcomes and maintain a holistic approach.
• Provide advice and support alongside other professionals across education, health and social care.
• Support the smooth running of the service through activities such as arranging appointments, organising clinics, maintaining records and managing equipment.

Current opportunities are available within our Special Schools, Specialist Resource Provisions across Kingston and Richmond, and our community team supporting mainstream schools.

You will need to have an interest in and/or prior experience in working in a childcare setting as well as the drive and determination to deliver high quality intervention to children and young people.

You will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people as well as demonstrating the following:

• The ability to work autonomously and to be responsible for a caseload under supervision of a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• The ability to undertake therapeutic interventions that support children and young people to engage in occupations that promote their independence and skills development.
• The ability to implement activities devised by a qualified Occupational Therapist to achieve agreed goals and to contribute to the evaluation of their effectiveness.
• The ability to work within agreed protocols, facilitating and implementing individual or group work as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• The ability to monitor the child or young person’s progress, taking account of their environment and changing needs.