Children's Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor NEW Oxfordshire Posted today £28,392 - £31

Job overview

Successful candidates will join the Children's Integrated Therapy Team, supporting Occupational Therapy services for children and young people with a wide range of needs, including complex disabilities.

Working as a trained and supported practitioner, the post holder will manage a designated caseload and deliver therapy programmes across homes, clinics and schools. Following training, they will undertake assessments and contribute to personalised intervention plans that promote participation, independence and inclusion.

The post holder will work closely with families, schools and partner agencies to support inclusive mainstream education, promote earlier identification of need and help children and young people access support at the right time. They will contribute to therapy provision within Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and support service developments aligned with SEND reform.

The role will contribute to the delivery of the Experts at Hand programme, supporting education staff to build confidence in meeting the needs of children and young people with additional needs in mainstream settings.

The post holder will also support training, prepare clinical resources, use IT systems, undertake administrative duties and work with specialist equipment. Regular supervision and professional support will be provided to support ongoing learning and development.

The successful candidate will provide ongoing support to children and young people on a designated caseload, delivering therapy programmes and interventions with increasing independence and under the guidance of qualified therapists as required.

They will manage and prioritise their workload, supporting children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs. The role involves carrying out observations and assessments, adapting activities to meet individual needs, and contributing to therapy plans and reviews.

The post holder will work within departmental guidelines to deliver therapy programmes, run groups and complete screening tools, while maintaining accurate clinical records and providing regular feedback to therapists.

They will work collaboratively with families, carers and other professionals, sharing advice and information to support the care and development of children and young people and help achieve the best possible outcomes.

The post holder will support the delivery of the Experts at Hand and SEND work programmes by working alongside therapists, education settings and partner agencies to promote inclusive practice within mainstream schools. They will contribute to the early identification of children’s needs, help implement therapy recommendations within educational settings, and support staff, families and carers to enable positive outcomes, participation and access to learning for children and young people with additional needs.

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As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental…