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Specialist / Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

We have a vacancy for a Specialist / Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

*Join Our Growing Occupational Therapy Team at Speakeasy Therapy!*

Are you an enthusiastic *Occupational Therapist* looking for a supportive and dynamic environment to grow your career around the South Leicestershire / Hinckley / Coventry area.

Speakeasy Therapy is an *established and well-respected service* providing high-quality *occupational therapy for families and schools across the UK*.

With our *rapidly expanding OT team*, we bring exciting opportunities for peer supervision, professional development, and effective teamwork.

*Why Join Us?*

Speakeasy Therapy is committed to excellence in training, peer support, and career development. You’ll be part of a *multidisciplinary team*, working alongside a large group of *Speech and Language Therapists* as well as other professionals.

Our *collaborative approach* ensures a well-rounded experience, whether you’re delivering *assessments, interventions, or training* in *specialist and mainstream schools* or working *directly with families across Leicestershire* *and Coventry.*

*The Role: Specialist / Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6 and Above)*

This role will be adapted for the right candidate based on their experience with roles and responsibilities given accordingly.

*Your Key Responsibilities:*

* *Comprehensive Caseload Management:* Work with a small caseload in collaboration with school staff, families, and external professionals.
* *Specialist Therapy Delivery:* Provide high-quality *assessments, interventions, and training* tailored to children’s needs.
* *Interest in Autism & Sensory Integration:* A passion for working with children on the *Autism Spectrum* and a commitment to *Sensory Integration (SI) training* is essential.
* *Career Development & CPD:* Benefit from protected CPD time, peer support, and supervision from experienced OTs.

*What We Offer You:*

✅ *Flexible Working Options* – Full-time, part-time (minimum 3 days), or term-time only considered.

✅ *Excellent Training & Supervision*

✅ *Commitment to Sensory Integration (SI) Training* – Full support for SI training and development.

✅ *Collaborative Team Culture* – Work alongside experienced OTs and SLTs.

✅ *Competitive Salary & Benefits* – Salary aligned with *Agenda for Change (AFC)*, plus pension, annual leave, and sick pay.

✅ *Additional Holiday Perks* – *2-week guaranteed Christmas break* on top of standard annual leave. Reduced working during the school holidays whilst still receiving a full time salary.

*Who We’re Looking For:*

✔ *Degree in Occupational Therapy*

✔ *HCPC Registered (or pending registration)*

✔ *Passionate About Paediatrics*– Prior experience *essential*

✔ *Willing to Develop Sensory Integration Expertise*

✔ *Strong Communication & Teamwork Skills*

✔ *Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)*

*Ready to Take the Next Step?*

Are you an experienced therapist looking for a fresh challenge, or transitioning from adult OT to paediatrics, *this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills in a nurturing and expert-led environment*.

*Apply now* to become part of Speakeasy Therapy and help transform the lives of children and families through exceptional occupational therapy!

*Salary:* Dependent on experience, aligned with *Agenda for Change (AFC) terms*. Full employment pay and conditions provided.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,682.00-£54,710.00 per year

Work Location: In person