Bank Occupational Therapist

Job Introduction
Join our team as a
Bank Occupational Therapist
.

As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• Flexible Shift Booking – Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
• Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth – Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 Well-being Support – Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture – Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement – Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence – Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

Job Introduction
Are you a motivated and compassionate
Occupational Therapist
looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives ?

Join our Children's Community Health Team at HCRG Care Group, where you'll provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their full potential.

As a
Band 5 Occupational Therapist
, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, supporting children with a range of developmental and performance challenges.

You'll work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to enable self-management, independence, and well-being in children's daily lives.

Base:
You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.

At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care

Main Responsibilities

• Carrying out high-quality School Based Assessments, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people
• Assess and provide tailored advice and interventions for children with diverse needs.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with families and carers.
• Recommend and support the use of specialist equipment for home and school settings.
• Liaise with professionals across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide sensitive and effective communication with children and their families, adapting to their needs and circumstances .
• Contribute to team performance targets and participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.
• Assist with prioritising treatment goals for children with complex needs or terminal illnesses, ensuring appropriate discharge planning and referrals

The Ideal Candidate
Essential

• Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

• Evidence of Post graduate training/or equivalent experience relevant to speciality such as:

• Child Development o Specialist courses/ study on conditions that affect child development, autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions

• Demonstrable post registration experience of working with children in a similar area of paediatric practice.

• Experience of using a range of assessments and treatment methods

Desirable

• Member of BAOT
• Membership of Special Interest Group
• Clinical Educators qualification
• Working in a community setting delivering children's Occupational Therapy services.

Other requirements:
the successful applicant will need to be a car driver

Please See Attached Job Description For Full Personal Specification.
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