Sterling Practice is recruiting a newly qualified or early-career occupational therapist to its multidisciplinary team, working across clinics, schools and community settings. The post centres on assessing children and young people and delivering intervention, including EHCP-specified provision, with schools and families. It suits someone at the start of their career, with structured supervision and a varied caseload in neurodevelopment and sensory processing. Candidates need HCPC registration or to be awaiting it.
What the job involves
- Carry out occupational therapy assessments for children and young people
- Deliver structured intervention programmes that improve participation and independence
- Support delivery of EHCP-specified provision
- Support participation in education and daily activities
- Work with children and young people across clinic, school and community settings
- Work closely with families, schools, SENCOs and other professionals
- Provide advice and classroom strategies to support pupils
- Take part in multidisciplinary working and team discussions
- Maintain accurate clinical records and reports
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration, or awaiting registration as a newly qualified occupational therapist
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with schools, families and other professionals
Other
- Genuine interest in working with children and young people
Nice to have
- Previous experience in paediatric or educational settings
- Knowledge of sensory processing
- Knowledge of communication needs
- Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions
- Understanding of EHCP processes
What’s offered
- Structured supervision and mentoring
- Varied caseload
- Professional development opportunities
- High-quality supervision at every career stage
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
