Senior Children's Occupational Therapist – Role Overview
This Grade 11 Senior Occupational Therapist position within the Children’s Occupational Therapy team supports children and young people with health, social and housing needs in the community. You will carry out assessments, recommend interventions and provide equipment and adaptation solutions to promote independence and safety.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a varied caseload, including children with a range of needs.
* Carry out assessments and recommend appropriate interventions.
* Provide simple and complex equipment and adaptation solutions to promote independence and safety.
* Work closely with families, carers and colleagues across health, housing and social care to deliver a joined‑up, child‑centred service that supports positive outcomes.
* Maintain sound problem‑solving and clinical reasoning skills.
* Use Occupational Therapy skills to assess how a child’s additional needs impact on their occupational performance and recommend tailored interventions.
* Work collaboratively with other health and social care professionals to deliver comprehensive assessments and interventions that enhance the quality of life for children and families within Peterborough.
* Travel across the community to conduct home visits (must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car).
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified Occupational Therapist with a degree in Occupational Therapy (registered with the HCPC).
* Experience working independently and as part of a collaborative team, ideally within children's services.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support children in social care.
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
Benefits
* Access to a range of benefits via the Employee Benefits Platform, including in‑store and online discounts, Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
* Annual leave of at least 25 days + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 additional days (pro‑rata).
* Car lease scheme.
* Flexible bank holiday arrangement to suit personal circumstances.
* Additional voluntary pension contributions (Shared Cost AVCs).
* Development opportunities including apprenticeships.
* Paid volunteering hours each year.
* Equality, diversity and inclusion network.
* Employee Recognition Awards.
Other Information
Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK, PE2 8TY.
Contact: Babs Burton, Recruitment and Retention Officer – pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.
Commitment to Equality and Diversity
Equal opportunities employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Applications encouraged from underrepresented groups.
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