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*Overview*
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in patient care and demonstrate expertise in various therapeutic techniques.
Working within a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists the post holder will have the opportunity to work in local schools and colleges across the 4 years to 25 years age range or with a smaller age range within this.
Advising and supporting a range of schools/settings with children and young people with Occupational Therapy Needs (OT Needs) including a possible cohort with ASD, or PMLD to manage their caseload to ensure that intended outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards.
Raising awareness of the needs of and strategies available for children and young people with OT Needs.
*Responsibilities*
To personally undertake a case load of referrals to include:
* Visiting and assessing children and young people with OT Needs.
* To appropriately identify service provision in line with child and young person’s needs at specialist, targeted or universal level of support.
* Delivery of specialist programmes on an individual and/or small group basis.
* Advice and treatment for children and young people with functional difficulties and sensory processing needs.
* Offering advice to parents and carers as well as teaching staff at a targeted or universal level.
* Maintaining children/young people’s records to a high standard
*Specific Duties*
To advise and support school staff on the education of children and young people with OT Needs including:
*Screening and Assessment *
* Screening and prioritising new referrals in order to determine the need and level of occupational therapy provision required in line with service criteria.
* At the point of referral gathering relevant information regarding previous and current input from health and social care services.
* Carrying out a range of non-standardised and standardised assessments and interpreting a range of factors relating to the child or young person’s condition; focusing on access to education.
* Providing reports to referrers and other agencies involved in the child/young person’s care.
* Contributing to professional advice regarding the statutory assessment and annual review process both in Sutton and in out-of-borough settings if necessary.
*Treatment and Provision *
* Plan, create and deliver a wide range of tailored interventions and/or therapy programmes where direct OT input is indicated and effectively hand over prescribed programmes through training and modelling with teaching staff, parents and carers.
* To recommend, provide or advise on provision of equipment and take responsibility for demonstrating its usage and training clients/carers.
* To undertake risk assessment in complex moving and handling situations where appropriate i.e. provision of equipment identified for the school environment.
* To monitor and record child or young person’s progress and effectiveness of intervention through goal setting, outcome measurement and evaluation of practice and to communicate these as required to key stakeholders.
* To liaise and establish communication networks with the multidisciplinary team, external voluntary and statutory organisations as appropriate in planning for child or young person’s treatment.
* Promotion of effective inclusion of children and young people into all aspects of the school curriculum.
* Maintain effective liaison with all partners e.g., parents, professionals in Education, Health, Social Care and other Services with particular regard to Safeguarding and best practice.
* Promote robust transition arrangements for pupils with Occupational Therapy needs including: Collaboration with a range of partner agencies to create effective transition support for specific children and young people.
*Education and Development Responsibility *
* To be aware of changing trends in treatment and promote Evidence Based Practice; embedding this into own specialist area of work in order to provide the highest standard of care to service users.
* To participate in clinical audit, service development activities and research programmes as required. To contribute to formulating policies for specialist area and proposals for general service changes.
* As part of the therapies team to plan, deliver and evaluate training sessions for schools and educational providers.
* To engage with continual professional development as identified through managerial and clinical supervision and appraisal, including attending training and courses as agreed.
* To comply with the Cognus Limited mandatory training requirements.
*To contribute to collaborative working between all specialist SEN teams by:*
* Attending and contributing to Team meetings.
* Identifying needs and seeking advice within the framework of specialist teams and wider agencies as appropriate.
* Liaison with parents/carers and schools to find collaborative strategies to overcome barriers to learning and attend multi-agency meetings as required.
* Embedding legislative change and key developments relating to improved outcomes for children and young people with Occupational Therapy Needs.
*Qualifications*
* A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification.
* Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is essential for effective patient assessment and treatment.
* Experience in paediatrics or case management will be considered an advantage.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in occupational therapy. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through therapeutic interventions and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30.00-£35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/10/2025
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in patient care and demonstrate expertise in various therapeutic techniques.
Working within a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists the post holder will have the opportunity to work in local schools and colleges across the 4 years to 25 years age range or with a smaller age range within this.
Advising and supporting a range of schools/settings with children and young people with Occupational Therapy Needs (OT Needs) including a possible cohort with ASD, or PMLD to manage their caseload to ensure that intended outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards.
Raising awareness of the needs of and strategies available for children and young people with OT Needs.
*Responsibilities*
To personally undertake a case load of referrals to include:
* Visiting and assessing children and young people with OT Needs.
* To appropriately identify service provision in line with child and young person’s needs at specialist, targeted or universal level of support.
* Delivery of specialist programmes on an individual and/or small group basis.
* Advice and treatment for children and young people with functional difficulties and sensory processing needs.
* Offering advice to parents and carers as well as teaching staff at a targeted or universal level.
* Maintaining children/young people’s records to a high standard
*Specific Duties*
To advise and support school staff on the education of children and young people with OT Needs including:
*Screening and Assessment *
* Screening and prioritising new referrals in order to determine the need and level of occupational therapy provision required in line with service criteria.
* At the point of referral gathering relevant information regarding previous and current input from health and social care services.
* Carrying out a range of non-standardised and standardised assessments and interpreting a range of factors relating to the child or young person’s condition; focusing on access to education.
* Providing reports to referrers and other agencies involved in the child/young person’s care.
* Contributing to professional advice regarding the statutory assessment and annual review process both in Sutton and in out-of-borough settings if necessary.
*Treatment and Provision *
* Plan, create and deliver a wide range of tailored interventions and/or therapy programmes where direct OT input is indicated and effectively hand over prescribed programmes through training and modelling with teaching staff, parents and carers.
* To recommend, provide or advise on provision of equipment and take responsibility for demonstrating its usage and training clients/carers.
* To undertake risk assessment in complex moving and handling situations where appropriate i.e. provision of equipment identified for the school environment.
* To monitor and record child or young person’s progress and effectiveness of intervention through goal setting, outcome measurement and evaluation of practice and to communicate these as required to key stakeholders.
* To liaise and establish communication networks with the multidisciplinary team, external voluntary and statutory organisations as appropriate in planning for child or young person’s treatment.
* Promotion of effective inclusion of children and young people into all aspects of the school curriculum.
* Maintain effective liaison with all partners e.g., parents, professionals in Education, Health, Social Care and other Services with particular regard to Safeguarding and best practice.
* Promote robust transition arrangements for pupils with Occupational Therapy needs including: Collaboration with a range of partner agencies to create effective transition support for specific children and young people.
*Education and Development Responsibility *
* To be aware of changing trends in treatment and promote Evidence Based Practice; embedding this into own specialist area of work in order to provide the highest standard of care to service users.
* To participate in clinical audit, service development activities and research programmes as required. To contribute to formulating policies for specialist area and proposals for general service changes.
* As part of the therapies team to plan, deliver and evaluate training sessions for schools and educational providers.
* To engage with continual professional development as identified through managerial and clinical supervision and appraisal, including attending training and courses as agreed.
* To comply with the Cognus Limited mandatory training requirements.
*To contribute to collaborative working between all specialist SEN teams by:*
* Attending and contributing to Team meetings.
* Identifying needs and seeking advice within the framework of specialist teams and wider agencies as appropriate.
* Liaison with parents/carers and schools to find collaborative strategies to overcome barriers to learning and attend multi-agency meetings as required.
* Embedding legislative change and key developments relating to improved outcomes for children and young people with Occupational Therapy Needs.
*Qualifications*
* A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification.
* Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is essential for effective patient assessment and treatment.
* Experience in paediatrics or case management will be considered an advantage.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in occupational therapy. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through therapeutic interventions and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30.00-£35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/10/2025