Senior Pediatric OT - Children's Services

Liquid Personnel Limited.; Blackburn (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Faster Pay service

Exclusive training portal

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist for our client to join a Children’s Occupational Therapy Service in Blackburn on an initial 3-month locum contract, with potential for extension. You will support children and young people aged 0–19 with complex disabilities and additional needs, helping them maximise independence and participation at home and in educational settings. Rate: £36 per hour.

Band 6/7. Contract: 3 months, with potential to extend.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience within children's Occupational Therapy.
• Experience supporting children with physical disabilities, autism and neurodiverse conditions.
• Knowledge of specialist equipment, moving and handling and housing adaptations.
• Understanding of the Disabled Facilities Grant process and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly

Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people with complex physical disabilities, medical needs, autism and neurodiverse conditions.
• Conduct home and school visits to assess functional abilities and environmental barriers.
• Recommend specialist equipment and adaptations to support daily living, postural management and accessibility.
• Complete moving and handling assessments and develop safe handling plans.
• Assess for major and minor home adaptations, including Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, social care teams, surveyors and housing departments.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, meetings and care planning.
• Prepare professional assessments, recommendations and reports.
• Provide guidance and support to junior colleagues where required.

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist for our client to join a Children’s Occupational Therapy Service in Blackburn on an initial 3-month locum contract, with potential for extension. You will support children and young people aged 0–19 with complex disabilities and additional needs, helping them maximise independence and participation at home and in educational settings. Rate: £36 per hour.

Band 6/7. Contract: 3 months, with potential to extend.