Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,902.00 to £42,028.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37902.00 - £42028.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Maidenhead, SL6 1LF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0458-25-1841 |
Summary
About Achieving for Children Achieving for Children is an award-winning social enterprise founded in 2014 by Kingston and Richmond Councils to deliver childrens services across both boroughs. In 2017, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead joined the partnership, expanding its reach and impact. With a clear vision to improve outcomes for families by uniting expertise across three local authorities and putting the needs of children and young people first, Achieving for Children has grown into one of the UKs leading providers of childrens services. As one of the Department for Educations eight Partners in Practice, we play a pivotal role in driving improvement across the sector. About the Team This role sits within the Children and Young People Disability Service (CYPDS) in Windsor and Maidenhead, a multi-professional team supporting children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The service brings together a range of functions including: Special educational needs Social care Occupational therapy Family support Local Offer Short Breaks We are continually reviewing and improving our structure and practice to ensure the delivery of efficient, high-quality services for children, young people, and their families. About the Role As an Occupational Therapist, you will work directly with families to assess and address the occupational therapy needs of children and young people in their home environments. Referrals may include: Hospital discharge planning Housing-related issues and adaptations requiring Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funding Provision of equipment (e.g., seating, bath aids) Safety and manual handling assessments You will also contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reports and provide general occupational therapy assessments as needed. Your work will focus on identifying and recommending equipment or environmental adaptations to support independence. This includes sourcing from local equipment stores or specialist providers and guiding families through DFG application processes when building adaptations are required. About You: Role SpecificationQualifications Degree-level qualification in Occupational Therapy Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g. social work, leadership and management) Skills and Experience Proven experience working with children and young people with SEND and their families Experience working with DFG teams and housing services Ability to assess the clinical and environmental needs of children aged 018 years Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation related to disabled children and young people Experience of multi-agency working, including collaboration with schools, health professionals, and housing teams Awareness and understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice Personal Attributes Passionate about Achieving for Childrens mission and values: Trust, Empower, Respect Confident using digital tools and systems (e.g., Microsoft or Google applications) Committed to ongoing professional development Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage work across multiple service areas A collaborative and innovative approach, willing to challenge traditional methods to improve outcomes Strong networking and relationship-building skills A supportive team player who contributes to a positive working culture