Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Flexible, Self-Employed

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

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.