Occupational Therapist; bank

Our paediatric SEND team are looking for an occupational therapist to join the team on a bank basis.

This post requires the post-holder to visit schools across the Essex area, so it is essential that they can drive and have access to their own car.

The successful candidate will hold an appropriate occupational therapy degree and be HCPC/RCSLT registered. They will be supported to work independently, as well as part of a team. They will have experience of working with children with special educational needs. They will also provide training (in-person or virtually) to nursery and education staff and parents as required.

This post requires the therapist to engage with the child and family; liaise with nursery and education staff, and contribute to Educational Health and Care Plans. This post also requires the candidate to drive to various locations across Essex.

The Workforce Solutions leaflet is attached to this vacancy, this includes the benefits of working bank at Provide.

Please see the attached job description for further information. There are a variety of hours available.

• HCPC registration

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.