Job summary
As part of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team you will work with children, young people and their families to support their development and participation in activities of daily living under the supervision of a HCPC registered, qualified Occupational Therapist. You will assist with planning and implementing advice and therapy programmes to support children and young peoples learning and development as well as support with setting up clinics. In addition to supporting clinical work, you will be involved in admin tasks such as arranging appointments, creating resources and placing orders.
Main duties of the job
We have two posts available to cover work across schools, the Moor Lane clinic and families homes. It is expected that you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support children with complex health needs, social and communication difficulties aged 0-18 years old.
About us
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.
We are responsible for the entire range of children's education, health and social care services in all three boroughs. We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do. There's never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team you will work with children, young people and their families to support their development and participation in activities of daily living under the supervision of a HCPC registered, qualified Occupational Therapist. You will assist with planning and implementing advice and therapy programmes to support children and young peoples learning and development as well as support with setting up clinics. In addition to supporting clinical work, you will be involved in admin tasks such as arranging appointments, creating resources and placing orders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team you will work with children, young people and their families to support their development and participation in activities of daily living under the supervision of a HCPC registered, qualified Occupational Therapist. You will assist with planning and implementing advice and therapy programmes to support children and young peoples learning and development as well as support with setting up clinics. In addition to supporting clinical work, you will be involved in admin tasks such as arranging appointments, creating resources and placing orders.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare or childcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare or childcare environment which brings relevant transferable skills.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work independently
- Understanding of basic principles of different Therapy professions e.g.; Speech and Language Therapy /Occupational Therapy /Physiotherapy.
- Ability to maintain accurate record keeping.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level
- BTEC or equivalent in Child Development
Desirable
- Educated to GCSE level or above with good written and spoken English as well as good
- basic numeracy.
- Attendance at training courses relevant to post e.g. First aid, Lifesaving, Makaton course, BTEC or equivalent in Child Development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
- A passion for working with children and young people.
- Willingness to learn.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.
- Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to overcome obstacles, achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children.
- Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children and families.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare or childcare environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare or childcare environment which brings relevant transferable skills.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work independently
- Understanding of basic principles of different Therapy professions e.g.; Speech and Language Therapy /Occupational Therapy /Physiotherapy.
- Ability to maintain accurate record keeping.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level
- BTEC or equivalent in Child Development
Desirable
- Educated to GCSE level or above with good written and spoken English as well as good
- basic numeracy.
- Attendance at training courses relevant to post e.g. First aid, Lifesaving, Makaton course, BTEC or equivalent in Child Development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
- A passion for working with children and young people.
- Willingness to learn.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.
- Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to overcome obstacles, achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children.
- Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children and families.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
