Children's Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Band 5 Children's Occupational Therapist to join our Community Children's Therapy Team in West Essex, covering Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest.

Based from Treehouse Family Hub in Harlow, you will play an important role in supporting children and young people aged 0-19 to achieve greater independence, develop functional skills and reach their full potential through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.

You will join our award-winning Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service, where we are trailblazing a new integrated partnership model with Barnardo's. This innovative approach enables us to focus on what matters most, delivering high-quality support and improved outcomes for children, young people and their families across our communities.

Working as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and a wide range of health, education and social care professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments, treatment programmes and reviews for children and young people aged 0-19 years.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised treatment plans and SMART goals tailored to each child's needs.
• Support children, families and carers to maximise independence, participation and functional outcomes.
• Provide advice, training and education to parents, carers, school staff and other professionals.
• Assess for, recommend and facilitate the provision of specialist equipment and postural management solutions within home and educational settings.
• Deliver interventions across a variety of settings, including schools, family hubs, community clinics and children's homes.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to support holistic care planning and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development initiatives, audits and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in clinics, workshops, group programmes and wider therapeutic interventions across the service.

The Ideal Candidate

• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of child development and conditions that can affect functional development, participation and independence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, schools and professional partners.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively across a varied caseload.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team and adapting interventions to meet individual needs.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £32,073 per annum
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

About Us

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.