HCRG Care Group

Bank Senior Occupational Therapist - SE Surrey

The closing date is 19 April 2026

Job summary

Are you an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for a dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Childrens Community Health Team. This is a rewarding and influential role, where you will:

  • Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions to children with a wide range of developmental needs.
  • Work collaboratively with families, carers, and other professionals to support children to develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills.
  • Contribute to holistic, person centred care plans that enable children and their families to reach their full potential.

If you're passionate about improving outcomes for children and thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Base & Working Arrangements

You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the option of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.

At HCRG Care Group, we proudly champion a flexible first approach. Our agile working culture empowers teams to deliver outstanding care while enjoying a supportive and adaptable work environment.

Main duties of the job

  • Complete detailed assessments and diagnoses, working with children and families to cocreate personalised treatment plans and communicate complex clinical information in a clear, supportive way.
  • Provide tailored interventions, advice, and training, including sourcing specialist equipment for home and school use.
  • Deliver care across a range of settings homes, schools, nurseries, and clinics ensuring equitable access and holistic support.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, attending joint sessions, case conferences, and maintaining effective communication throughout.
  • Prioritise goals for children with a variety of needs, including complex conditions or life limiting illnesses, and manage therapy blocks, discharges, and referrals appropriately.
  • Apply safe manual handling techniques and adapt practice to reflect the cultural and linguistic needs of families.
  • Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, manage incidents appropriately, and comply with mandatory training.
  • Prepare high quality written reports for EHCPs, reviews, and other professional documentation to support positive educational and therapeutic outcomes

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£23.06 to £23.06 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/24475/18880

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 5GG


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a valued member of our Bank Senior Occupational Therapy team, your wellbeing and development matter. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you feel supported, recognised, and empowered in your role:

  • Flexible Shift Booking Enjoy the freedom to self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance, supporting a healthy work life balance.
  • Wagestream Access Monitor and access earned wages in real time, helping you avoid high interest borrowing and stay in control of your finances.
  • Professional Growth Broaden your experience across multiple services, access free training opportunities, and join ourStrive for Betterprofessional network.
  • 24/7 Wellbeing Support Benefit from free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching whenever you need it.
  • Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and help drive meaningful service improvements across our organisation.
  • Recognition & Engagement Celebrate colleagues through awards, take part in executive Q&A sessions, and feel connected to our leadership.
  • Commitment to Excellence Join a group where services are consistently ratedGoodorOutstandingby the CQC.

Ideal Candidate

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of relevant postgraduate training or equivalent experience, such as:
    • Child development
    • Specialist study of ASD, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Demonstrable post registration experience working with children in a paediatric setting

Desirable

  • Membership of BAOT
  • Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
  • Clinical Educator qualification
  • Experience delivering childrens Occupational Therapy services in a community environment
  • Previous NHS experience

Additional requirement:A full driving licence and access to a car.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a valued member of our Bank Senior Occupational Therapy team, your wellbeing and development matter. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you feel supported, recognised, and empowered in your role:

  • Flexible Shift Booking Enjoy the freedom to self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance, supporting a healthy work life balance.
  • Wagestream Access Monitor and access earned wages in real time, helping you avoid high interest borrowing and stay in control of your finances.
  • Professional Growth Broaden your experience across multiple services, access free training opportunities, and join ourStrive for Betterprofessional network.
  • 24/7 Wellbeing Support Benefit from free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching whenever you need it.
  • Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and help drive meaningful service improvements across our organisation.
  • Recognition & Engagement Celebrate colleagues through awards, take part in executive Q&A sessions, and feel connected to our leadership.
  • Commitment to Excellence Join a group where services are consistently ratedGoodorOutstandingby the CQC.

Ideal Candidate

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of relevant postgraduate training or equivalent experience, such as:
    • Child development
    • Specialist study of ASD, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Demonstrable post registration experience working with children in a paediatric setting

Desirable

  • Membership of BAOT
  • Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
  • Clinical Educator qualification
  • Experience delivering childrens Occupational Therapy services in a community environment
  • Previous NHS experience

Additional requirement:A full driving licence and access to a car.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 5GG


Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 5GG


Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Recruitment Team

ask.hr@hcrgcaregroup.com

03002471122

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£23.06 to £23.06 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/24475/18880

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Redhill

Surrey

RH1 5GG


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