Job summary Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. Main duties of the job As a paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) you will work in a range of settings to provide a high quality occupational therapy service and receive regular supervision and support from an experienced OT. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support children and young peoples occupational therapy needs as appropriate. You will carry a caseload of children and young people with a variety of physical, learning and social needs and be responsible for writing reports for Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and Multidisciplinary assessments/reviews. You will oversee and may supervise OTAs/Technicians who are involved in working with children and young people on your caseload. You will participate in the staff professional development scheme and may contribute to the assessment of students on clinical placement. About us We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated paediatric occupational therapists to contribute to our growing occupational therapy service in Kingston and Richmond. This is a fantastic opportunity to work and develop as an individual and as part of a team gaining clinical and operational experience in a supportive environment. As a paediatric occupational therapist for Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for: A specialist caseload of children and young people with a variety of complex physical, learning and social needs Writing reports for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and multidisciplinary assessments/reviews Holding a shared responsibility for ensuring safeguarding of children and young people on your caseload Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support children and young peoples occupational therapy needs and you will be experienced in providing specialist advice to other disciplines. Working across a multitude of community settings including but not limited to: clinics/ special ann mainstream schools and nurseries/client homes and community centres Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £37,536 to £41,442 a year high cost area supplements (HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0458-14FEB-1883 Job locations The Moor Lane Centre Moor Lane Chessington Surrey KT9 2AA Job description Job responsibilities About the service The Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service at AfC is part of the Integrated Team for Children with Disabilities Service based at the Moor Lane Centre in Chessington, funded jointly by the Royal Borough of Kingston and NHS Kingston. The team provides a service to children and young people within the Kingston Borough, aged 0 - 19, experiencing functional difficulties as a result of neurological or developmental difficulties. The team works across a number of settings including, family homes, mainstream and special schools, and the dedicated clinical space at Moor Lane. Achieving for Children is going through an exciting period of growth and we plan to rapidly increase Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) referrals to the service and become the provider of choice in the area of SEND. About the role As a paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) you will work in a range of settings to provide a high quality occupational therapy service and receive regular supervision and support from an experienced OT. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support children and young peoples occupational therapy needs as appropriate. You will carry a caseload of children and young people with a variety of physical, learning and social needs and be responsible for writing reports for Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and Multidisciplinary assessments/reviews. You will oversee and may supervise OTAs/Technicians who are involved in working with children and young people on your caseload. You will participate in the staff professional development scheme and may contribute to the assessment of students on clinical placement. Job description Job responsibilities About the service The Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service at AfC is part of the Integrated Team for Children with Disabilities Service based at the Moor Lane Centre in Chessington, funded jointly by the Royal Borough of Kingston and NHS Kingston. The team provides a service to children and young people within the Kingston Borough, aged 0 - 19, experiencing functional difficulties as a result of neurological or developmental difficulties. The team works across a number of settings including, family homes, mainstream and special schools, and the dedicated clinical space at Moor Lane. Achieving for Children is going through an exciting period of growth and we plan to rapidly increase Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) referrals to the service and become the provider of choice in the area of SEND. About the role As a paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) you will work in a range of settings to provide a high quality occupational therapy service and receive regular supervision and support from an experienced OT. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support children and young peoples occupational therapy needs as appropriate. You will carry a caseload of children and young people with a variety of physical, learning and social needs and be responsible for writing reports for Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and Multidisciplinary assessments/reviews. You will oversee and may supervise OTAs/Technicians who are involved in working with children and young people on your caseload. You will participate in the staff professional development scheme and may contribute to the assessment of students on clinical placement. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/BSc/Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy Active HCPC Registration and documented evidence of CPD (maintained portfolio) Experience Essential We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated paediatric occupational therapists to contribute to our growing occupational therapy service in Kingston and Richmond. This is a fantastic opportunity to work and develop as an individual and as part of a team gaining clinical and operational experience in a supportive environment. As a paediatric occupational therapist for Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for: A specialist caseload of children and young people with a variety of complex physical, learning and social needs Writing reports for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and multidisciplinary assessments/reviews Holding a shared responsibility for ensuring safeguarding of children and young people on your caseload Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support children and young peoples occupational therapy needs and you will be experienced in providing specialist advice to other disciplines. Working across a multitude of community settings including but not limited to: clinics/ special ann mainstream schools and nurseries/client homes and community centres Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/BSc/Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy Active HCPC Registration and documented evidence of CPD (maintained portfolio) Experience Essential We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated paediatric occupational therapists to contribute to our growing occupational therapy service in Kingston and Richmond. This is a fantastic opportunity to work and develop as an individual and as part of a team gaining clinical and operational experience in a supportive environment. As a paediatric occupational therapist for Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for: A specialist caseload of children and young people with a variety of complex physical, learning and social needs Writing reports for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and multidisciplinary assessments/reviews Holding a shared responsibility for ensuring safeguarding of children and young people on your caseload Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support children and young peoples occupational therapy needs and you will be experienced in providing specialist advice to other disciplines. Working across a multitude of community settings including but not limited to: clinics/ special ann mainstream schools and nurseries/client homes and community centres 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Achieving For Children Address The Moor Lane Centre Moor Lane Chessington Surrey KT9 2AA Employer's website https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)