Overview

Our children’s Occupational Therapy team sits within the Integrated Children’s Disability Service (ICDS) and is a warm and friendly team comprising Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants. We are dynamic and forward-thinking, always striving to improve outcomes for the children and young people we work with, and we are practiced at supporting people to develop their skills in this area of work.The team specifically works to support disabled children, young people, and their families by completing assessments of need and recommending equipment and adaptations to support them in the home. Interventions include specialist seating, moving and handling, specialist equipment and major adaptations including Disabled Facilities Grants. The ICDS-Occupational Therapy team covers the whole of Nottinghamshire, and we complete regular after school visits.Responsibilities

Be registered with the HCPC or have applied for registrationBe passionate about working with children and young people, ideally with experience of working with children (in a professional capacity or otherwise)Be person centred in your assessmentsHave knowledge and/or experience of equipment and adaptation solutionsHave the ability to manage and prioritise your caseworkHave good communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with a wide range of partner agenciesHave an understanding of statutory legislation that underpins Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in children’s social careBe a reflective practitioner with a commitment to supervision and professional developmentHave commitment and personal drive to achieve excellent outcomes for children, young people and their familiesWhat we offer

A welcoming and supportive teamA comprehensive induction, continuous professional development, manageable caseloads and effective supervisionFlexible, hybrid workingGenerous annual leave provision of 27-33 days, plus 8 days statutory bank holidays and annual leave purchase schemeExcellent occupational pension schemeFinancial assistance for staff including access to an electric vehicle leasing scheme, car loan scheme, cycle purchase scheme, motor insurance no claims bonus protection and employee health planAccess to the relocation expenses schemeEmployee offers and discountsFor more information or for an informal discussion please contact Jean Bates, Occupational Therapy Manager on 0115 8040937.

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