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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 .
Occupational Therapy Assistant
This Occupational Therapy Assistant role sits within the Children and Young People’s Disability Service (CYPDS) 0-18, the post holder will manage a caseload of less complex cases where the eligibility criteria for Children and Young people’s Occupational therapy service is met. They will support families by enabling them to maximise their child’s /young person’s independence within the home, thus improving the quality of life through training on adaptive techniques, the provision of equipment and /or minor adaptations and support with re-housing to meet their assessed eligible needs. They will develop action plans with families based on promoting independence and supporting an appropriate level of resource to meet their assessed eligible needs, taking into account any requirements under national legislation, Directorate and Corporate policy and procedures.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Christine Green:
Operational area Windsor and Maidenhead Primary place of work Maidenhead Town Hall, SL6 1LF Appointment type Permanent Business area Children's Social Care Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £28,475 (G5.35) Salary to £32,425 (G5.40) Hours 37 Estimated Interview date/s TBC Closing Date 03/07/2025 Job Reference 2008 Documents
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About the role
2. Adaptation needs will form part of assessments to provide accessible environments to children and young people.
3. Assessments will need to reflect the voice of the child and where appropriate that of the wider family and that provision maximises independence for children and young people.
4. The OT Assistant will triage new referrals identifying if there are any functional needs requiring the provision of core stock equipment and prioritising according to need.
5. The OT assist will manage a caseload that covers advice and guidance, provision of equipment or home adaptations.
6. They will make a record of advice given and provide relevant information to enable OT/Social Workers to carry out thorough investigations or to make informed decisions concerning OT.
About you
7. Experience of working with children and young people with SEN/Disabilities and their families.
8. Experience of undertaking initial assessments and risk assessments and the drafting of care plans
9. Knowledge and understanding of legislation, statutory frameworks and policy affecting services for children, young people and families in relation to SEND, in particular a good understanding of the Children Act 1989 and the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1070 and 1986, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014. Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, The Housing Grants :Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.Local Government and Housing Act 1989, Equality Act 2010
10. Knowledge of Moving and Handling legislation and best practice advice in relation to standard techniques and equipment
11. Extensive experience of working with children and young people with SEND and their families coupled with a good understanding of needs
12. Experience of building and maintaining successful relationships with a range of influencers, including schools
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:
13. 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)
14. Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
15. Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
16. Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
17. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
18. A range of staff benefits and discounts
19. 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.