Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Thorney, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - RYBM

Description

They prioritise diversity and believe in a future where everyone is inclusive.

They work in a flexible work environment where everyone's job is valued and work together as a team to provide a high standard of service to clients.

They enjoy training days, team meetings and peer supervisions together to develop and grow via CPD, they also enjoy coffee and cake

This post will combine clinical assessment and intervention roles: you will work directly with individual children or groups to deliver therapy programmes, complete OT assessments of young people's functional skills, report on individuals progress, provide support with resources for individuals and contribute to the development of the Sensory Environment.

You will receive regular supervision and be eligible for training.

You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic therapist, working as part of a team to deliver Occupational Therapy services in accordance with the Codes of Practice of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy.

It is essential that the successful candidate has an interest in developing young people's functional skills and meeting sensory needs and have worked with children previously, preferably with children with SEND.

Postgraduate training in Sensory Integration is ideal but not essential.

Experience working with ASD/sensory integration/Experience in CAMHS is preferable.

They are committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within the service.

There are plenty of career development and progression opportunities that can see you grow as part of the small but expanding team.

Carry out occupational therapy assessments in clinic, homes and schools. Plan and carry out one-to-one Occupational Therapy interventions.

Report relevant aspects of service user's performance, behaviour and treatment outcomes, and any concerns to the Occupational Therapists.

Supervision of band 5 OTs or OTAs.

Experience as an OT within a hospital or care setting or relevant practice in a similar care setting.

* · Understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy

* · Must have adequate literacy and numeracy skills for writing clinical reports and completing administration tasks for the service.

* · You will be working at Bursting with Potential, which is a small independent therapy service with good facilities, covering the Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Lincolnshire areas.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, intervention and support for children and young people 0-25 with SEND and their families.

At times our clients may be experiencing mental health difficulties or behaviours that challenge. The role includes travelling to community appointments and schools and requires a driver with use of a car