Occupational Therapist (Disabled Childrens Team) - 03284

Are you passionate about working with children and young people with disabilities? West Berkshire Council have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Children’s Occupational Therapy Team within Children’s Social Care. Our team strive to enable children and young people to participate, function and thrive in family life within their home environment.

We are looking for an experienced Children’s Occupational Therapist to join us and help make a difference to the lives of children and families in our local area. We are a friendly and dynamic team working in Community Social Care in the beautiful setting of West Berkshire. The successful applicant must have relevant Occupational Therapy experience working with children who have disabilities and complex health needs.

The Role

As a competent Children's Occupational Therapist, you will be able to:

• Deliver robust child centred assessments and interventions for children and young people.
• Recommend and prescribe specialist equipment such as seating systems, bathing and toileting equipment.
• Assess the need for both minor and major home adaptations and progress these through the Disabled Facilities Grant process.
• Work with the local housing team and associations to recommend and facilitate adaptations to improve children’s access to essential facilities within their home.
• Complete moving and handling risk assessments and writing manual handling care plans, prescribe hoists and slings to ensure safe moving and handling of children and ensure risks are reduced for parents and carers.
• Work collaboratively alongside Social Workers, Family Support Workers and a wider established multi-disciplinary team within social care, and our healthcare colleagues.
  
  

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience working in a similar role elsewhere.
• Sound knowledge of legislation and standards relevant to Occupational Therapy and children’s services.
• You must have a diverse knowledge and understanding of how disability can affect children and their families and a sound awareness of safeguarding.
• Excellent assessment, intervention, and report writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organisational and time management abilities.
  
  

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council offers a range of excellent employment benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• A £3000 market supplement on top of your salary.
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and professional development opportunities.
• 29 days Annual leave, rising to 34 days after 5 years in service.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies to support your personal and professional commitments.
• A range of local discounts on shopping, services, and leisure activities.
• And much more!
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jo Nightingale, Occupational Therapist Assistant Team Manager, on 07876 394780 or email [email protected] .

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and committed to improving the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a difference in your community.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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