Description
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Therapies team, supporting a young person in Welwyn Garden City.
This is an excellent opportunity to deliver highly specialist occupational therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with autism to develop greater independence, improve emotional regulation and maximise engagement in education and everyday life.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver weekly direct occupational therapy sessions as well as ad-hoc indirect support across the academic year
- Set meaningful therapy goals using a sensory integration approach informed by metacognitive, interoception-informed, regulation literacy and client-centred practice
- Support the young person to develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care, independence and fine motor skills
- Coach and support school staff and other key adults to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines
- Monitor progress and adapt programmes to ensure interventions remain effective
- Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals
- Maintain accurate clinical records, attend multidisciplinary meetings and produce an annual review report where required
Benefits
- £70 per hour
- £40 per hour travel
- 55p per mile
Requirements
- HCPC Registration
- Current UK professional registration
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