About the Role
Children's Therapy Services, Chorley South Ribble team is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant. The Children's Therapy Team provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals providing high‑quality care to reduce the impact of disability to children and their families.
We work with children and young people aged 0‑19 with well‑developed and evidence‑based pathways covering the needs of children with Long Term, Early Years and Motor Coordination related needs. Key elements of the role will be to provide therapy sessions for children of all ages and support with assessment and review of equipment and adaptations.
The team comprises occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech therapists. We work closely with colleagues in health, education and social care to provide a genuinely child‑centred service. We work in a variety of locations, including clinics, children's homes, nurseries and schools.
The base for this role is Leyland House, however, the Central and West teams work closely together so there will be a requirement to travel to Greater Preston and West Lancashire areas to access training and support clinically as and when needs arise.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide therapy sessions for children of all ages.
* Support assessment and review of equipment and adaptations.
* Work within a therapy discipline providing services to children with complex and additional needs in the community.
* Act as an effective member of the Children's integrated Therapy & Nursing team.
* Carry out treatment programmes devised by the clinician and manage a delegated caseload in appropriate settings such as homes and community settings.
* Perform therapy techniques and treatments, demonstrate them to clients and carers, and carry out detailed observations and feedback on the client's response to interventions.
* Develop and demonstrate resources that support therapy activities and demonstrate safe and effective use of equipment.
Qualifications
* Interest in working with children and their families.
* Significant experience working with children with additional and complex needs.
* Ability to work under the direction of a qualified therapist or nurse and manage an appropriate caseload.
Workplace Supports
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