Occupational Therapy Assistant United Kingdom
Job description
About us
TLC Space is an independent occupational therapy clinic based in Grayshott, Hampshire. We work with children and young people who have sensory and physical needs. We are a team of occupational therapists and work in clinic, in schools and parental homes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team. The post will combine clinical and administrative support roles. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant you will work as a valued member of the Occupational Therapy Team supporting the Occupational Therapy practitioners and the team in both the clinical implementation of assessments, as well as group and individual interventions. Sensory Integration Theory, underpin the Occupational Therapy team's practice.
In addition, the therapy assistant will assist with clinically related duties that includes monitoring and responding to incoming emails and phone calls and work with the Practice Manager to assist caseload administration and contributing to social media relating to the clinic and its work.
The successful candidate must have excellent engagement and communication skills, a sense of fun and a professional and innovative approach to practice. You will need to demonstrate that you can work independently as well as under direction, understand the concept of using activity to engage young people in therapy, as well as having skills and experience in project/event leadership or facilitation and communicate with parents and professionals involved.
You will be expected to work within the clinic space alongside the team for 37 hours a week. You will receive regular supervision and learning opportunities to develop your skills. Part-time hours can be considered as well as term-time work.
Key tasks will be:
- Work with the Occupational Therapist to assist with the assessment and treatment of children and young people with diverse learning, developmental and physical needs.
- Work with the Practice Manager providing administrative, practical support and diary management to the clinic.
- Work with the Practice Manager contributing to social media strategy and management
The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Person Specification – Occupational Therapist Assistant
Essential:
- Grade A*-C or equivalent in English GCSE
- Willingness to learn and be part of a team
- Experience looking after children and young people
- Experience of supporting children or young adults with disabilities (desirable)
- Emotional resilience in working with behaviour that can be unexpected
- Proven ability to keep accurate records and reports
- Social media experience
- Proven ability to complete admin tasks including managing phone calls with public
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Due to our location, a driving licence or access to own transport is essential
Desirable:
- Experience of supporting children/young people with disabilities and additional needs.
- Basic understanding of the functional impacts of developmental difficulties.
- Understanding of the role of occupational therapy within a paediatric setting
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality within all aspects of work
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and oral
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality issues as it relates to professional conduct and employment practice
- Flexibility and strong “can do” attitude
- Enthusiasm
- Good IT skills.
- Willingness to learn
- Awareness of sensory processing difficulties
- Awareness of child development
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team with links to education and care
- Working with an occupational therapist
Hours : 37 hours per week (part-time hours will be considered)
Benefits:
- Training opportunities
- Flexible hours
- Flexible home / clinic working options
Safeguarding is everybody’s business. The welfare and safeguarding of children and young people should be of paramount consideration, whatever your role or level of responsibility is within the organisation. All employees, panel members, independent workers and volunteers are required to ensure compliance with the company’s guidance and policy on safeguarding and are required to attend Safeguarding training appropriate to their level of responsibility.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Job Types: Apprenticeship, Freelance
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Grayshott, GU26 6HG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driver's licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/07/2023
