Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Brentwood Integrated Therapy Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established Specialist Children’s Occupational Therapy Team, supporting children and young people across the Brentwood, Basildon and Thurrock areas. Working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists and other professionals, you will play an important role in helping children and young people achieve their goals and maximise their independence and participation in everyday activities.

We Are Seeking Someone Who

• Has a genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Has an interest in child development and supporting children with a range of additional needs.
• Is enthusiastic, caring, and motivated to make a positive difference to the lives of children and families.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is organised, flexible, and keen to learn new skills.
  
  

In Return, We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced specialist Children’s Occupational Therapy Team.
• Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development.
• A varied and rewarding role within a friendly integrated therapy service.
• Opportunities to access further training and development, including apprenticeship pathways where appropriate.
  
  

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential and would like to develop your career within Children’s Occupational Therapy, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the OT process for children and young people with functional developmental, physical or sensory needs, under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT).

To maintain records in line with trust policy using the electronic record system.

To support OTs in the assessment, provision and monitoring of specialist equipment for children including responsibility for ordering equipment following agreed processes.

To manage and prioritise own patient case load and non-client activities on the advice of an occupational therapist e.g. care of stock/equipment, general tidiness and organisation of department/area.

To be responsible for the safe use of occupational therapy equipment including that used by children in your care.

To assist the OT in the treatment of children using a range of approaches as directed by the OT.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only)

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 p.a. pro rata for part time)

Working for Us

Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development

because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.