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We have a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary children’s specialist support social work team.  

We are passionate about promoting independence and wellbeing through new ways of working and forward thinking interventions.

Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy. 

• To work as a Senior Occupational Therapist as part of a multidisciplinary Children's Specialist Support (CSST) team, providing experience and expertise to occupational therapy colleagues, occupational therapy students, non-qualified staff and multi-agency teams.
• To support the Team Manager of CSST in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance ensuring continuous development and supporting children to fulfil their potential in light of their additional needs.
• Maximising the effectiveness of allocated resources to improve the lives of children and families with disabilities.
• Provide supervision and support to members of the team including coaching and mentoring others to develop performance and positive outcomes to those who they support.
• Provide senior expertise to complex assessments and case management.
• To support quality supervision to team members encouraging regular reflection, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and case reviews.

Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

• Recognised Occupational Therapist qualification at degree level or above.
• Registered with professional body for example HCPC.
• Experience of assessing and care managing complex cases, planning and reviewing interventions.
• Significant relevant post qualifying experience.
• Working in and with multi professional teams and professionals.
• Compassionate and empathetic when working with others.
• Self-directing and working to deadlines and tight timescales.
• Knowledge of the relevant legislative framework and national policies.
• Safeguarding policies and procedures.