Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant - Empower Kids

Gateshead Health; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health seeks a Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team at Bensham Hospital in Gateshead. You will assist in delivering therapy interventions to children, visit children in schools or homes, and help run motor skills groups under supervision.

The role includes equipment setup, administrative duties, and close collaboration with the MDT. The post requires GCSEs in English and Maths, a UK driving licence, and 2+ years of experience with children.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths required.
• Clean valid UK driving licence with access to a car.
• 2+ years working with children and young people.
• Experience as a team member.
• Knowledge of disability and working with CYP.
• Awareness of child development and complex disability.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the MDT.
• Practical/dexterous and comfortable at floor level.

Responsibilities

• To work directly with children individually or in group sessions, to carry out interventions delegated by qualified Occupational Therapy staff.
• To visit children in pre-school settings, Special Schools, Mainstream Schools, or child's home jointly with or without qualified Occupational Therapy staff where applicable.
• Setting up and clearing up after group or clinic sessions and ensuring appropriate equipment levels, cleaning and storage.
• To assist with the running of Occupational Therapy groups including Motor skills groups, and where applicable run these groups in the absence of qualified Occupational Therapy staff.
• To assist with the setting up and handing over specialist equipment where appropriate.
• To carry out essential team administration/clerical and domestic duties within the Team.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Excellent communication

IT skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Tools

NHS electronic systems

UK driving licence

Job description

Gateshead Health seeks a Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the team at Bensham Hospital in Gateshead. You will assist in delivering therapy interventions to children, visit children in schools or homes, and help run motor skills groups under supervision.

The role includes equipment setup, administrative duties, and close collaboration with the MDT. The post requires GCSEs in English and Maths, a UK driving licence, and 2+ years of experience with children.