Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with an interest in working with children.
The Children's Therapy Team provides services to children aged 0-19 years with varying special needs. You will be responsible for assisting the Occupational Therapy Team in a variety of community settings such as nurseries, mainstream schools, clinic setting and children's homes.
Experience of working with children with disabilities will be an advantage, however, we do provide a comprehensive supervision structure, in-service training and peer support.
The closing date may be brought forward if sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include providing general administrative and organisational support, assisting in the delivery of therapy programmes and group sessions and maintenance of prescribed equipment. You will be expected to contribute to reports and program planning, as well as being able to document clinical notes independently.
The ability to complete manual handling, work independently, as well as being a team player, is vital. You must be able to demonstrate good organisational and communication skills, as well as have an understanding of the needs of children with disabilities and their carers.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE / 'O' level standard
Desirable
- Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification or working towards
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of working with children or adults with complex conditions, physical disabilities, neurodevelopmental or learning needs
Desirable
- Training and/or knowledge and experience of specific childhood conditions and therapy practices relating to these conditions e.g. autism, cerebral palsy, DCD, various syndromes and disorders leading to developmental delay
- Experience of working alongside other professionals (health, medical or voluntary sectors)
- Experience of working with parents/ families
- Awareness of childhood development milestones
- Awareness of and/ or experience of using one or more Occupational Therapy intervention approaches
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills- including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrate good organisational skills and time management
- Reliable and conscientious
- Be flexible in working practice and respond to the needs of the clients and team.
- Experience of training other professionals
- Experience of writing letters and reports for a range of audiences including parents and professionals
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between different locations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE / 'O' level standard
Desirable
- Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification or working towards
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of working with children or adults with complex conditions, physical disabilities, neurodevelopmental or learning needs
Desirable
- Training and/or knowledge and experience of specific childhood conditions and therapy practices relating to these conditions e.g. autism, cerebral palsy, DCD, various syndromes and disorders leading to developmental delay
- Experience of working alongside other professionals (health, medical or voluntary sectors)
- Experience of working with parents/ families
- Awareness of childhood development milestones
- Awareness of and/ or experience of using one or more Occupational Therapy intervention approaches
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills- including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrate good organisational skills and time management
- Reliable and conscientious
- Be flexible in working practice and respond to the needs of the clients and team.
- Experience of training other professionals
- Experience of writing letters and reports for a range of audiences including parents and professionals
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between different locations
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.
