Job summary
Our expanding therapy team is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support and work closely with our Occupational therapy team.
Our ideal candidate will have experience working alongside therapists supporting children and young people with a range of physical and sensory needs within a SEN environment. The candidate will be working with both therapists and the students so will need to be able to communicate effectively with both groups
Main duties of the job
The OT Assistant will work under the supervision of qualified Occupational Therapy staff contributing to assessment for and maintenance of specialist OT equipment.
The OT Assistant provides specialist technical support to the OT team around equipment such as wheelchairs and standing frames as well as supporting staff and parents/carers with basic maintenance tasks such as changing batteries and wheels.
The postholder will be able to undertake hands on work with therapy equipment as well as liaising with outside organisations when required.
About us
Linden Lodge School provides a high-quality educational experience for visually impaired pupils, including those who are multi-disabled visually impaired and deaf-blindness. We are recognised as a specialist Regional Centre for children aged between two and nineteen. The school also supports pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties. Pupils attend the school on a day or residential basis.
The school is willing to consider sponsorship for Tier 2 Visas for the right candidates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The OT Assistant provides specialist technical support
to the OT team around equipment such as wheelchairs and standing frames as well
as supporting staff and parents/carers with basic maintenance tasks such as
changing batteries and wheels.
The assistant works under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and under the overall supervision of the Lead Occupational Therapist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The OT Assistant provides specialist technical support
to the OT team around equipment such as wheelchairs and standing frames as well
as supporting staff and parents/carers with basic maintenance tasks such as
changing batteries and wheels.
The assistant works under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and under the overall supervision of the Lead Occupational Therapist.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or Equivalent at Grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject area or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Supporting Paediatric OT intervention
- Support people with learning disabilities or equivalent
- Supporting OT team in managing a complex caseload
- Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary Team
- Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant area
- Experience of organising and coordinating meetings/events
- Experience of dealing with confidential/sensitive information in line with GDPR provisions
Desirable
- Experience working within an SEN environment
- Knowledge and experience supporting students in specialist equipment
- Experience working with children and young with sensory impairments.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work within a team and individually when required
- Ability to organise a busy and varied workload effectively.
- Familiar with Microsoft suit of programs and able to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability with a wide range of people.
- Understanding of the role OT plays in the support of students and how the assistant role fits in.
- Ability their approach to suit a range of situations
- Confident in seeking support when required
- Aware of professional boundaries
- Able to engage with development opportunities as appropriate
Desirable
- Understanding of SEN provisions
- Understanding the context within which they work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or Equivalent at Grade C or above
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject area or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Supporting Paediatric OT intervention
- Support people with learning disabilities or equivalent
- Supporting OT team in managing a complex caseload
- Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary Team
- Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant area
- Experience of organising and coordinating meetings/events
- Experience of dealing with confidential/sensitive information in line with GDPR provisions
Desirable
- Experience working within an SEN environment
- Knowledge and experience supporting students in specialist equipment
- Experience working with children and young with sensory impairments.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work within a team and individually when required
- Ability to organise a busy and varied workload effectively.
- Familiar with Microsoft suit of programs and able to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability with a wide range of people.
- Understanding of the role OT plays in the support of students and how the assistant role fits in.
- Ability their approach to suit a range of situations
- Confident in seeking support when required
- Aware of professional boundaries
- Able to engage with development opportunities as appropriate
Desirable
- Understanding of SEN provisions
- Understanding the context within which they work
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.
