Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Job summary
The job involves working closely with the children\'s occupational therapy team to provide a high quality service supporting children with developmental challenges or disabilities to participate in meaningful daily activities.
Responsibilities
* To work with the Occupational Therapists in a collaborative way providing joint sessions, or independent sessions planned jointly and to assist in the delivery of OT programmes under the supervision of the therapist as an integral member of the team
* To carry out intervention following aims given by the therapist, able to make appropriate modifications based on the response of the child
* To work without direct supervision on a site away from the therapist
* To have contact with families through home visits and school visits
About us / Additional information
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT: New starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and attend a comprehensive induction over two weeks including mandatory training, systems training and equipment allocation. Induction is held at the head office in Rainham, Essex.
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff.
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications as needed due to any declared disability.
Job details
Job location: Wood Street Health Centre, 6 Linford Road, London, E17 3LA
Job type: Permanent, Part-time
Band: 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, Plus HCAS (Pro Rata)
Reference: 395-WF031-25-A
Essential qualifications & experience
* Experience of working with people with disabilities
* Experience working with Children
* Organisational skills
* Understanding of Safeguarding in relation to children
Clinical skills
* Ability to adapt activities in relation to child\'s abilities and response
* Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Desirable
* Understanding of impact on disability on children\'s participation in activities
* Experience with postural support equipment
Trust values
* Be Kind
* Be Respectful
* Work together with our communities
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS is required. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For information see the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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