Paediatric Social Care Occupational Therapist

Redbridge Council
Children with Disabilities Service
Location: Redbridge
Salary:Up to 53,574 (including 3000 R&R)

About the Role:
Redbridge Council's Children with Disabilities Service is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Social Care Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality Social Care Occupational Therapy services to disabled children across Redbridge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload, providing child-centred care within homes and community settings.
• Collaborate with the Children with Disabilities Service and SEN teams to support children in achieving their outcomes.
• Conduct assessments, plan interventions, and evaluate treatments in line with professional standards.
• Deliver individual therapy sessions and group work, tailoring approaches to meet varied needs.
• Maintain accurate records, manage data input, and oversee the OT team's email inbox.
• Participate in service development, supervision, and continuous professional development (CPD).

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc, MSc, or PGDip in Occupational Therapy (RCOT accredited).
• HCPC registration and RCOT membership.
• Experience managing a complex caseload and delivering interventions in home or community settings.
• Proficiency in clinical reasoning, assessment, and report writing.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with children, families, and professionals.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team, managing time and caseload efficiently.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Membership in RCOT SS: Children, Young People and Families.
• Sensory Integration qualification.
• Experience in Children and Young Adult's Occupational Therapy Services.
• Knowledge of a range of paediatric assessment techniques and interventions.

Why Join Us?
At Redbridge Council, we are committed to supporting our staff through ongoing training, development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment. You will have the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with disabilities and their families.

How to Apply:
For further details or to apply, contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed)(phone number removed) (phone number removed) or .

Closing Date: [Insert Date]

Note: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous criminal convictions.