Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
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Words First is seeking amazing self-motivated Occupational Therapists who are passionate about helping children access their education to join our rapidly growing MDT in London and the surrounding areas.
When you join Word First youre joining a team with a true community feel. We pride ourselves on our nurturing collaborative and progressive company culture and work hard to provide our therapists with the very best in support and a wealth of resources to help them grow and develop their specialisms.
As a Words First Developing Specialist OT you will plan and deliver a student centred occupational therapy service to a personal caseload of children with a diverse range of needs across mainstream primary secondary and specialist provisions catering to universal targeted and specialist levels. You will spend 5 days a week in schools supporting between 1 and 5 schools within a reasonable commute from your location.
At Words First we take supervision and mentoring very seriously and you will have access to highly skilled professionals to support you and ensure you have all the tools needed to flourish in your role.
We provide training comprehensive on-boarding and are committed to the ongoing professional development of our therapists.
Ideal Candidate:
Reliable
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excited to work as part of and learn from an MDT
Adaptable
Patient and empathetic
A great communicator
Passionate about and experience in working with children
Strong report writing skills
More than 4 years experience as a paediatric OT preferably working in a school setting
Interest in developing a specialism in the area in which you work
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Full HCPC registration or be in the process of registration
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check*
We provide:
Certificate of Sponsorship for the successful candidates
Comprehensive training and induction program
Support throughout the Tier 2 Visa application process
Generous annual leave
Company social events
Ongoing professional development opportunities
*At Words First we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants if successful will be screened and subject to an enhanced DBS check (the cost of which will be covered by Words First).
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
About Us: Words First Ltd, an independent multi-disciplinary practice, is at the forefront of providing integrated SEN services to schools in and around London. With a dedicated team, including 90 Speech and Language Therapists, 25 Occupational Therapists, 4 Educational Psychologists, ... View more
