Occupational Therapist

Locum Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Children’s Services (Hybrid Working) Location: Brent Rate: £35 - £37.50 (Umbrella) Service: Children, Young People and Community Development Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office * We are currently seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Children, Young People and Community Development team in Brent. * This role is ideal for a therapist with experience working within Social Care or Local Authority settings, supporting children and young people to achieve greater independence and participation in their daily environments. Key Responsibilities * Undertake specialist functional assessments within children’s homes, schools and community settings. * Recommend and coordinate the provision of equipment, seating, manual handling plans and minor adaptations. * Work closely with families, carers and multi-disciplinary professionals to develop personalised plans that promote independence, inclusion, play and participation. * Contribute to the design and planning of major home adaptations, working collaboratively with Housing teams, surveyors, architects and partner agencies. * Produce high-quality written reports to support Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), rehousing applications and statutory assessments. Requirements * Qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant professional registration. * Experience working within Paediatric Occupational Therapy, ideally within a Social Care or Local Authority environment. * Experience completing functional assessments and recommending adaptations/equipment. * Strong report writing and assessment skills. * Ability to work collaboratively with families and multi-disciplinary teams. What’s on Offer * Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office. * Opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting children and young people within the community. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or contact Ross Welton for further info