Occupational Therapist for Children's Services

5 days ago


Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Austin Fraser is seeking a highly skilled Children's Occupational Therapist to join our team in West Berkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to work with children and families, providing expert support and guidance to ensure the best possible outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Children's Occupational Therapist in the community, with a strong background in social care. They will be able to work closely with the Sensory Team, Education, Housing, and the NHS to provide comprehensive assessments and recommendations that meet the needs of our residents.

Main Duties:

  • Housing needs assessments: Conducting thorough assessments to identify specific access needs of children and ensuring they are considered when rehoused.
  • Attending child in need and safeguarding meetings: Working collaboratively with Social Workers and the MDT to ensure the best interests of allocated children.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  1. Previous experience working as a Children's Occupational Therapist in the community.
  2. Experienced Adult Social Care OT required with a minimum of 2 years' experience.
  3. Specialist OT service to children with neuromuscular, or genetic conditions, or profound developmental disabilities.
  4. Community OT post, with experience in assisting and moving, major and minor adaptations.
  5. Community based with provision of equipment to support home working.
  6. Experience in assessing and providing major adaptations such as ramps and stairlifts and manual handling equipment.
  7. Manual handling experience.
  8. Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you).

We offer a very competitive rate of pay, free on-site parking, and the opportunity for additional training for both permanent and temporary members of staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, we strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment.



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