Overview
Job Introduction: Are you a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives? 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. Base: You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs. At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care.
Responsibilities
* Carrying out high-quality School Based 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
Qualifications
* 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 Post graduate training/or equivalent experience relevant to speciality such as:
o Child Development
o Specialist courses/ 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
* Desirable: Membership of Special Interest Group
* Desirable: Clinical Educators qualification
* Desirable: Working in a community setting delivering children\'s Occupational Therapy services.
* Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver
Benefits
* Wagestream Access - Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
* Flexible Shift Booking - Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
* Additional benefits: attractive hourly rates of pay and flexible working arrangements.
Additional context: The following broader team values and opportunities are associated with this role include Professional Growth, 24/7 Well-being Support, Innovative Culture, Recognition & Engagement, and Commitment to Excellence.
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