Overview
Job Introduction: Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant, part of the Therapies Team in North East Surrey. You will have access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
* A starting salary of £24,486.00 (FTE) with access to our group pension
* Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers
* Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies
* Online and face-to-face help with mental and physical wellbeing, career coaching and counselling
* Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and CPD through The Learning Enterprise
* Open, just culture encouraging ideas to help deliver our purpose, backed by ringfenced innovation funding
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. You will support the delivery of high-quality Occupational Therapy services for children with a wide range of developmental, physical, and sensory needs. You will work under the supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists, contributing to assessment, intervention and ongoing care, helping children and their families develop skills and confidence in self-management. This role may involve working in health centres, nurseries, specialist schools and children’s homes, providing hands-on support to aid physical management and functional development. You will also facilitate individual and group therapy sessions, support care pathways, and assist with administrative tasks such as specialist equipment provision. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about improving outcomes for children and families in a collaborative, child-centred environment.
Main Responsibilities
* Under OT supervision, visit homes, nurseries and schools to review, adjust and arrange appropriate postural management and moving and handling equipment.
* Provide clear instruction to carers on safe use of equipment such as seating, bathing, toileting and sleep systems.
* Plan and deliver individual and group therapeutic activity programmes within therapist-led care frameworks.
* Support parents and carers across a range of multi-agency settings.
* Implement, demonstrate and review intervention programmes for school staff, parents and volunteers, adapting activities and providing training as needed.
* Work at times independently to assess progress, modify programmes and arrange equipment within agreed limits, reporting outcomes to the supervising therapist.
* Communicate routine, complex and sensitive information with tact, using adapted strategies to overcome communication barriers.
* Collaborate with families, carers and professionals, negotiating decisions around client care with support from senior clinicians.
* Share assessment findings and management plans with school staff, carers, families and the wider interdisciplinary team.
Ideal Candidate
* FdSc Health and Social Care (Associate Practitioner)
* Literacy and numeracy skills
* Knowledge and skills acquired through formal training, short courses, in-house training and experience to diploma level or equivalent
* Clear accurate recording and reporting skills
* Ability to use MS Office applications, e-mail, Systmone
* Organisation skills
* Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
* Flexible and positive approach to team working and adaptability to change
* Car owner/driver/access to a motor vehicle
* Demonstrate practical, analytical and judgement skills in patient care relevant to the care group
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Motivational skills (e.g., health coaching)
* Ability to plan and lead groups
About The Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK\'s leading independent providers of community health and care services, focusing on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children\'s community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and help more than half a million people each year, guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, providing facilities and adjustments to be inclusive. While roles may close early, please apply as soon as you can.
Safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults is paramount. We have policies and procedures to promote safeguarding and safer working practices, and all hires undergo safer recruitment checks, including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
By applying, you acknowledge that the company you will work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and we will process and hold information about you. For more on how we use your information, please see our privacy policy.
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