Occupational Therapist

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our expanding multi-disciplinary team and work primarily in school settings with potential for clinic and remote-based work. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in unlocking students' potential by assessing their needs for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and providing specialised interventions. This is achieved by working collaboratively with parents, carers, multidisciplinary and teaching teams across various school and clinical settings to ensure that interventions are effectively integrated into the young person's daily life. A key function is equipping key adults in that young person's life with the skills to confidently support them in achieving their therapy goals. In your role as an Occupational Therapist, you will conduct comprehensive assessments of a child or young person's various developmental or learning needs for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), as well as developing and implementing individualized intervention plans and collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate these goals into the child or young person's daily environment. The role also involves evaluating intervention effectiveness, providing training and upskilling to key adults, and maintaining accurate documentation. The therapist will actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care for children and young people with complex needs. Responsibilities * Conduct comprehensive assessments of a child or young person's various developmental or learning needs for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). * Develop and implement individualized intervention plans. * Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate these goals into the child or young person's daily environment. * Provide training and upskilling to key adults. * Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care for children and young people with complex needs. Qualifications * HCPC and RCOT registration. * Undergraduate or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. Required Skills * Paediatric occupational therapy experience. * Experience working within a specialist paediatric setting. * Experience working within school settings. * Experience completing assessments for Education, Health, and Care Plans. * Specialist CPD and/or training. * Trauma‑informed care experience. * Experience working with paediatric social, emotional, and mental health needs. Preferred Skills * Experience working with paediatric social, emotional, and mental health needs. Salary: Up to £50,000 FTE per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Mon – Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks or Summer contract – 50 weeks Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr