Bank Occupational Therapist - NW Surrey in Woking

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Desirable: Membership of Special Interest Group.
• Desirable: Clinical Educators qualification.
• Desirable: Working in a community setting delivering children's Occupational Therapy services.
• Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver.

Benefits

• Wagestream Access - Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Flexible Shift Booking - Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
• Additional benefits: attractive hourly rates of pay and flexible working arrangements.

The following broader team values and opportunities are associated with this role include Professional Growth, 24/7 Well-being Support, Innovative Culture, Recognition & Engagement, and Commitment to Excellence.