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Job Introduction
Join our Children’s Community Health Team at HCRG Care Group, where you’ll provide high‑quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their full potential. As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, supporting children with a range of developmental and performance challenges. You’ll work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to enable self‑management, independence, and well‑being in children’s daily lives.
Benefits
* Flexible Shift Booking – Self‑book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work‑life balance.
* Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high‑interest loans or overdrafts.
* Professional Growth – Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
* 24/7 Well‑being Support – Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
* Innovative Culture – Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
* Recognition & Engagement – Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
* Commitment to Excellence – Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC‑rated services.
Main Responsibilities
* Carrying out high‑quality ADOS assessments as part of a Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people.
* Assess and provide tailored advice and interventions for children with diverse needs.
* Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with families and carers.
* Recommend and support the use of specialist equipment for home and school settings.
* Liaise with professionals across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure comprehensive care.
* Provide sensitive and effective communication with children and their families, adapting to their needs and circumstances.
* Contribute to team performance targets and participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.
* Assist with prioritising treatment goals for children with complex needs or terminal illnesses, ensuring appropriate discharge planning and referrals.
Ideal Candidate
Essential
* Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions, e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS.
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Evidence of postgraduate training or equivalent experience relevant to speciality, such as:
o Child Development – Specialist courses or study on conditions that affect child development, autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions.
* Demonstrable post‑registration experience of working with children in a similar area of paediatric practice.
* Experience of using a range of assessments and treatment methods.
Desirable
* Member of BAOT.
* Membership of a Special Interest Group.
* Clinical Educator qualification.
* Working in a community setting delivering children’s Occupational Therapy services.
Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver.
Please see attached job description for full personal specification.
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