CS/3740 - Occupational Therapist in Plymouth

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Occupational Therapist - Role Profile.pdf
Children\'s Occupational Therapist
Grade H - £39,513 to £43,693
Permanent, Part Time - 37hrs per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Plymouth City Council’s, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Children’s Occupational Therapy Team.
Our aim is to make a positive difference and achieve positive outcomes for children, young people (up to the age of 18 years) and their families through assessment, intervention, advice and signposting.
You will carry a varied caseload and work across different settings, including the home, early years and school.
Some experience of working with children, young people and families with complex physical needs & developmental conditions would be beneficial, but not essential.
Key Responsibilities Include

• Assessment and management of posture/positioning, specialised seating and equipment needs.
• Assessing risk and need for major and minor adaption and specific housing requirements.
• Assessing risk in relation to moving and handling that impacts functional daily living activities and routines, providing advice, guidance and specialised equipment proportionate to identified need.
• Providing information and signposting using a graduated approach to support and intervention, enabling children and young people to access their environments as safely and independently as possible.
  

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
We provide support from an experienced and established Occupational Therapy Team; professional mentorship, supervision and structured appraisal systems; access to ‘In Service Training’ and continuing professional development training sessions; integrated and profession specific team meetings.
Any further questions, please contact Emma Waines (SEND Children’s Occupational Therapy Team Manager) on 01752 305252 or email emma.waines@plymouth.gov.uk
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Please note that we are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check and successful registration with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council.
Closing Date -Tuesday 15 July 2025

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