Job summary An opportunity has arisen to join an innovative and dynamic team providing occupational therapy for children. We are looking for enthusiastic, positive, proactive people to join our therapy teams in Thurrock, Basildon or Brentwood areas. You will work closely with a friendly multi professional team who are committed to encouraging independence, promoting self-care, supporting parents and carers and assisting children to achieve their goals. The successful candidates will have good communication skills, be creative, reliable, able to use their initiative and work flexibly to respond to service needs. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. You will work closely with a friendly multi professional team who are committed to encouraging independence, promoting self-care, supporting parents and carers and assisting children to achieve their goals. The successful candidates will have good communication skills, be creative, reliable, able to use their initiative and work flexibly to respond to service needs. Working with the therapists you will assist in managing specialist equipment and providing therapy to children in clinic base, at home or in their schools or nurseries. Confidence in using technology is a definite advantage. The team works from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Mondays to Fridays however we do support flexible working. About us COVID-19 Vaccination We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families. 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). 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 in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. High Cost Area Supplement - London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £2,011 per annum pro rata). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v3nX8CImoDX8 Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum pro rata plus HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 395-EC084-25 Job locations Brentwood Community Hospital Crescent Drive Brentwood CM158DR Job description Job responsibilities An opportunity has arisen to join an innovative and dynamic team providing occupational therapy for children. We are looking for enthusiastic, positive, proactive people to join our therapy teams in Thurrock, Basildon or Brentwood areas. You will work closely with a friendly multi professional team who are committed to encouraging independence, promoting self-care, supporting parents and carers and assisting children to achieve their goals. The successful candidates will have good communication skills, be creative, reliable, able to use their initiative and work flexibly to respond to service needs. Working with the therapists you will assist in managing specialist equipment and providing therapy to children in clinic base, at home or in their schools or nurseries. Confidence in using technology is a definite advantage. The team works from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Mondays to Fridays however we do support flexible working. Previous experience ofworking with children with disabilities is desirable and experience of working with OT would be helpful. We encourage continuous learning and support personal development, providing regular supervision for all staff. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW THIS ADVERT ONCE SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. Job description Job responsibilities An opportunity has arisen to join an innovative and dynamic team providing occupational therapy for children. We are looking for enthusiastic, positive, proactive people to join our therapy teams in Thurrock, Basildon or Brentwood areas. You will work closely with a friendly multi professional team who are committed to encouraging independence, promoting self-care, supporting parents and carers and assisting children to achieve their goals. The successful candidates will have good communication skills, be creative, reliable, able to use their initiative and work flexibly to respond to service needs. Working with the therapists you will assist in managing specialist equipment and providing therapy to children in clinic base, at home or in their schools or nurseries. Confidence in using technology is a definite advantage. The team works from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Mondays to Fridays however we do support flexible working. Previous experience ofworking with children with disabilities is desirable and experience of working with OT would be helpful. We encourage continuous learning and support personal development, providing regular supervision for all staff. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW THIS ADVERT ONCE SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths Skill Essential Car Driver Experience Essential Working with children with additional needs. Desirable Experience of working with adaptive equipment Knowledge Essential Knowledge of core skills of Occupational Therapy Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths Skill Essential Car Driver Experience Essential Working with children with additional needs. Desirable Experience of working with adaptive equipment Knowledge Essential Knowledge of core skills of Occupational Therapy Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Brentwood Community Hospital Crescent Drive Brentwood CM158DR Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)