Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to make a positive impact within The Inclusion Bases within the London Borough of Islington. This newly created post will support a caseload of Primary Aged Children with complex learning needs, the majority of whom have a diagnosis of Autism.
The post holder will deliver a highly specialist Occupational Therapy service to children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans within the Islington Additional Needs and Disability Service who have autism, learning disabilities and/or other complex developmental needs affecting participation, learning and engagement. The role will adapt specialist occupational therapy approaches across a tiered service model.
Main duties of the job
- Manage a specialist caseload, providing assessment, intervention, review and coordinated multidisciplinary working to support children to achieve meaningful occupational outcomes across school, home and community environments.
- Work closely with children, families, educational staff and partner agencies, contributing to target setting, annual reviews, Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, and the development of Individual Support Plans.
- Deliver Occupational Therapy provision stipulated within EHCPs.
- Work closely with education staff within the Inclusion Bases to support the implementation of Occupational Therapy strategies and interventions within daily classroom routines and activities.
- Coordinate Occupational Therapy provision across the two inclusion-base settings, working collaboratively with school leaders, school improvement partners and multidisciplinary colleagues to identify emerging needs, promote consistency of practice, monitor outcomes and evaluate the impact of the service.
Benefits
- Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year Per Annum (Per Rata) Including HCAS
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Band 7
- Permanent contract
- Part-time working pattern