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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us .
Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
We’re celebrating an OUTSTANDING achievement across all areas in our latest Ofsted inspection (). This marks Kingston's second consecutive Outstanding outcome, a true reflection of AfCs commitment to ensuring children and young people across Kingston have great outcomes. Providing Outstanding services means we need a great workforce and in AfC Ofsted recognised that our “Leaders prioritise the well-being of the workforce, and this is highly valued by staff."
If you’re looking for a workplace where you’ll be supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive, this is your opportunity!
We are looking for a Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist (equivalent to band 7) to join our team.
This role will attract a health market supplement in addition the existing salary.
Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Moor Lane, KT9 Appointment type Permanent Business area Health Services Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £50,574 (SCP38) Salary to £55,620 (SCP43) Hours 36 Estimated Interview date/s w/b 21/07/2025 - TBC Closing Date 18/07/2025 Ref No 2055 Documents
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About the role
The post holder will manage and lead service delivery in the specific area of a complex needs special school. They will provide clinical support and supervision to other therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Planning the service within the specific area of work and taking the lead on providing strategic direction for others are key responsibilities of the role. They will contribute to the annual service team plan, other business, development plans as necessary and working closely with MDT colleagues the postholder will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the speciality ensuring team knowledge base is current and evidence based. The post holder will carry a complex caseload of children and young people with a wide range of disabilities and will regularly report progress for clinical governance and audit purposes.
For more information please speak to the Occupational Therapy Team Lead, Katy Buche:
About you
You will need:
2. Diploma/BSc/Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy
3. Active HCPC registration and documented evidence of CPD (maintained portfolio)
4. A “can do” attitude to meet targets, stay calm under pressure and promote a positive, safe work environment
5. Commitment to lifelong learning, willingness to travel to other sites and work flexibly.
6. Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
7. 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
8. Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
9. Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
10. Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
11. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
12. A range of staff benefits and discounts
13. An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children. For our social work offer. For our Recruitment Journey,
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For more information about AfC: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.