Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd is recruiting a paediatric occupational therapist to its Therapeutic Services team, supporting children aged 8 to 16 who receive education otherwise than at school under EHCPs. The work centres on assessment, individualised therapy and practical recommendations that help children take part in education and everyday life. It is part-time for the full academic year from September, involves travel across West Sussex and includes funded CANS training. HCPC registration and SEND experience are essential.
What the job involves
- Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and young people
- Develop individualised therapy programmes
- Deliver evidence-based interventions
- Support children to develop functional, sensory, motor and self-regulation skills
- Contribute to EHCP provision
- Provide practical recommendations so children can take part more fully in everyday activities
- Work in partnership with families, schools and other professionals
- Travel across West Sussex to deliver support
Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in occupational therapy
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Working with children and young people who have autism, sensory processing differences, learning disabilities, mental health needs or challenging behaviours
- Working with children and young people across home, school and community settings
- Supporting children with SEND
- Supporting children to build functional, sensory, motor and self-regulation skills
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills
- Confidence in delivering evidence-based interventions
- Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships
- Working independently while contributing within a multidisciplinary team
Other
- Flexibility to travel throughout West Sussex
Nice to have
- 3 to 5 years' post-qualification paediatric occupational therapy experience
- Functional assessment of sensory processing differences
- Neurodevelopmental conditions, global developmental delay and learning difficulties
- Developmental coordination disorder and delayed gross or fine motor skills
- Developmental language disorder and social communication difficulties
- Emotional wellbeing needs, including anxiety and depression
- Hypermobility, muscle weakness and musculoskeletal conditions affecting movement
- Neurological, physical and sensory needs such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, scoliosis, visual or hearing impairment, and feeding or dysphagia
What’s offered
- Fully funded Children and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) training
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Paediatric Occupational Therapist employer: Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd
KT Healthcare is an exceptional employer located in Chichester, offering a supportive and flexible work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a strong commitment to high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments, the company provides generous benefits including private health insurance, ongoing CPD opportunities, and a family-oriented environment that values fairness and collaboration. This role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact in mental health but also offers the chance to work within a dedicated team that understands the unique challenges of Autism and ADHD.
Contact Details:
Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd Recruitment Team
