Senior Occupational Therapist (Ayres Sensory Integration Practitioner)

Family Futures; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Futures in London is seeking aSenior Occupational Therapist (Ayres Sensory Integration Practitioner) to join a multidisciplinary team delivering specialist OT and sensory integration services for neurodivergent and care-experienced children.

The role involves assessments, interventions, training and collaboration with schools, local authorities and health services, with opportunities to contribute to research and service development in a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming framework.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Ayres Sensory Integration training (minimum Module 3 or equivalent).
• Registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).
• Experience with neurodivergent children and young people.
• Experience with care-experienced children and families.
• Therapeutic work with children and families; trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist occupational therapy and ASI assessments.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based sensory integration interventions.
• Support emotional regulation, participation and development through therapy.
• Coordinate complex cases and multidisciplinary support plans.
• Undertake home visits and contribute to school recommendations.
• Produce high-quality assessments and therapy reports.
• Deliver training and specialist advice to colleagues and external partners.
• Participate in research, evaluation and service development activities.

Skills

ASI training

HCPC registered

Neurodivergent children

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Ayres Sensory Integration training (Module 3+)

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist (Ayres Sensory Integration Practitioner)

We are seeking an experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) training (minimum Module 3 or equivalent) to join our specialist therapy team.

About Us

Family Futures is a not-for-profit, independent voluntary adoption agency and specialist therapy centre based in London, rated Outstanding by Ofsted for the fifth consecutive inspection in 2025.

Why join Family Futures:

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded multidisciplinary team specialising in developmental trauma, attachment, neurodiversity and sensory integration. You will work alongside psychologists, psychotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and other specialist clinicians, supporting children and families with complex and rewarding presentations.

We are recognised for our innovative Neurobody (Neuro Physiological Psychotherapy) model and our commitment to evidence-informed, trauma-responsive practice that is neuro-affirming. In addition to direct clinical work, you'll have opportunities to contribute to research, service development and training delivery.

About the Role:

Working with care experienced and neurodiverse children and young people with mental health and SEND needs, you will deliver specialist occupational therapy and sensory integration assessments and interventions, helping families understand and respond to sensory processing, attachment, trauma, neurodiversity and developmental challenges.

This senior clinical role involves direct work with children, young people and their parents/carers through assessment, intervention, consultation and therapeutic support. You will also contribute to training, service development and multidisciplinary case planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist occupational therapy and ASI assessments.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based sensory integration interventions.
• Support emotional regulation, participation and development through therapeutic intervention.
• Coordinate complex cases and multidisciplinary support plans.
• Undertake home visits and contribute to school recommendations.
• Produce high-quality assessments, reports and therapy reports.
• Liaise with local authorities, schools, health services and other professionals.
• Deliver training and specialist advice to colleagues and external partners.
• Participate in research, evaluation and service development activities.

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

• Have postgraduate Ayres Sensory Integration training (minimum Module 3 or equivalent).
• Be registered with the HCPC.
• Have experience working with neurodivergent children and young people.
• Have experience with care experienced children and young people.
• Have experience working therapeutically with children and families.
• Be passionate about sensory integration and trauma-informed neuro affirming practice.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have an interest in attachment, trauma, neurodiversity, adoption, fostering, mental health and learning disability.
• Be parent-positive, child-centred and committed to achieving the best outcomes for families.
• Be interested in developing your understanding of Family Futures' NPP approach.

TERMS:

Contract: Permanent, Full Time or Part time

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day. Part-time applications will also be considered.

Family Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk of harm and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Voluntary Adoption Agency registration number: SC462984