Occupational Therapist - Children with Disabilities Team
JOB-20240905-7a6f785b
Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Children with Disabilities Team
Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Droylsden, UK
Salary: Up to £39.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time
Occupational Therapist within the Children with Disabilities Team in Droylsden, earning up to £39.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities, complex health needs, and long-term conditions. Working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will support children and families to maximise independence, improve quality of life, and achieve positive outcomes through specialist occupational therapy interventions.
Perks and benefits
• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and continuity of a full-time role, allowing you to build strong relationships with children, families, and partner agencies.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £39.00 per hour, providing flexibility and rewarding your specialist expertise.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the flexibility and autonomy that locum work offers while maintaining a fulfilling career.
• Varied Experience: Gain exposure to a diverse range of cases, enhancing your clinical skills and professional development.
• Professional Networking: Work alongside a wide range of professionals across health, social care, education, and housing services.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in improving the lives of children and young people with complex needs within the local community.
What you will do
• Specialist Assessments: Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for children and young people with disabilities, complex health needs, chronic illnesses, and social care needs.
• Intervention Planning: Develop and implement personalised intervention plans designed to maximise independence and participation in daily activities.
• Complex Case Management: Manage complex and highly complex cases, providing specialist advice and recommendations.
• Equipment Recommendations: Assess and recommend specialist equipment, adaptations, and assistive technology to support children in home, school, and community environments.
• Family-Centred Practice: Work closely with children, young people, and their families to ensure their views, wishes, and goals inform all care and support planning.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with health professionals, social workers, housing teams, education providers, and other partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
• Risk Assessment
Salary range
- £39 per hour