Occupational Therapist – CYPD (0–18 Disabilities Team) Employer: Medway Council Contract: Permanent Interim Arrangement: Will work as a locum while completing council compliance Pay Rate: £38 per hour umbrella during locum period Working Pattern: Hybrid Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join Medway Council’s Children and Young People with Disabilities (CYPD) 0–18 Service. This is a permanent position, with the opportunity to work as a locum at an umbrella rate while compliance is completed. The Role You will contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Occupational Therapy service for children and young people aged 0 to 18 with disabilities, supporting them to achieve positive outcomes and increased independence. The service is delivered using a strengths-based, personalised approach, requiring high quality assessments and effective clinical reasoning to identify appropriate interventions. Key Responsibilities Deliver high quality Occupational Therapy assessments for children and young people with disabilities aged 0 to 18 Use clinical reasoning to identify suitable solutions and interventions to improve independence and safety Recommend and facilitate the provision of specialist equipment, enablement techniques, and minor and major adaptations Make effective use of resources including Disabled Facilities Grants Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes Promote work life balance and flexible working to support high quality service delivery Maintain accurate and timely records in line with professional standards and council policies Actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and uphold standards of conduct that prevent discrimination Ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety Policy, and all safe working practices Demonstrate awareness of the Council’s commitment under Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 Undertake any additional duties agreed by the Head of Service that are consistent with the nature of the role Requirements Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Registration with HCPC Experience working with children and young people with disabilities Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills Knowledge of equipment provision, adaptations, and Disabled Facilities Grants Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team A full job specification is available on request. Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk