Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Sirona care & health CIC

The closing date is 02 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated person who loves working with children and young people, to join our dynamic and friendly Occupational Therapy team.

As an Occupational Therapy Technician, you will be working in a variety of settings such as clinics, schools, early years settings and within children's own homes, helping children and young people develop independence and functional skills to meet their physical potential.

You will be based in the South Gloucestershire Integrated Therapy team, and as part of the BNSSG wide service.

To carry out this role you will be required to travel across sites so would benefit from holding a valid drivers licence and have access to a vehicle that can be used for work.

Please note this is a part time position for 22.5 hours per week.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be to work directly with children and young people to carry out therapy programmes which have been set out by the Occupational therapists;such as self-care skills, fine and gross motor tasks and play skills.

You will be be involved in supporting therapists in specialist equipment assessments, maintain and administer equipment as well as assisting with clinics.

You will be required to record your work in the child's medical records and report back to the therapists.

There will be the need to make some resources, manage stock, and clinic space and support the set up and running of clinics.

You will be supporting the running of a sensory advice line.

You will be expected to attend regular supervision and training but will need to be able to work autonomously.

You will need to have good communication skills while working with children and families and with education and health colleagues.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7087938-WW

Job locations

Kingswood Hub

Alma Road

South Gloucestershire

BS15 4DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Awareness and Understanding Occupational Therapy
To be able to engage with children and motivate them to participate actively in their therapy programme when appropriate
To be able to use IT for key team functions (e.g. MS Outlook, MS Teams, Excel) as well as specific clinical related uses as required

Desirable

Prior Experience as a Therapy Technician
Experience of working with children and young people presenting with difficulties in the areas of physical movement, fine motor activities, communication, social communication and activities of daily living, (or any combination of these) and their families.
Experience of working in a Multi-disciplinary Team

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised childcare / health care / social care qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience
To be able to drive and have access to a car for work purposes

Desirable

Training in child development

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Awareness and Understanding Occupational Therapy
To be able to engage with children and motivate them to participate actively in their therapy programme when appropriate
To be able to use IT for key team functions (e.g. MS Outlook, MS Teams, Excel) as well as specific clinical related uses as required

Desirable

Prior Experience as a Therapy Technician
Experience of working with children and young people presenting with difficulties in the areas of physical movement, fine motor activities, communication, social communication and activities of daily living, (or any combination of these) and their families.
Experience of working in a Multi-disciplinary Team

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised childcare / health care / social care qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience
To be able to drive and have access to a car for work purposes

Desirable

Training in child development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.