Occupational Therapy Assistant

Please note this role is part-time (15hrs a week) and pay will be pro-rata. The salary stated in this advert represents a full time equivalent.

All about the role

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant (Children), primarily you will assist the Occupational Therapy staff in non-direct person contact activities, such as equipment maintenance and administrative tasks, ensuring records and documentation are up to date on electronic devices. Additionally you will visit children and their families in their own homes to carry out non-complex holistic assessments and reviews under the supervision of a qualified occupational therapist. This will involve demonstrating the safe use of equipment, maintaining accurate records, and liaising with health and social care professionals.

All about you

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with diverse needs? Do you have a basic understanding of Occupational Therapy and a desire to empower young people to achieve their full potential? We are looking for someone with good oral, written, and typed communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a positive approach to team working. You will need to have strong ICT skills and be confident using computer systems, including case recording systems and Microsoft 365. If you have this experience, we want to hear from you!

All about the team

Our therapy team is a dedicated and supportive group of professionals committed to providing exceptional service and support to our community.

We offer a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Our team values continuous learning and provides access to ongoing training and education. We are embracing new ways of working and innovation to ensure that we deliver the highest quality of support to the people of Peterborough. We are a small team doing big things and making a big impact.

You would be joining a well-established team where respect, team working and a supportive environment are key to a successful future.

We operate a flexible way of working over the week, you will manage your own diary and there is no weekend working. We are mostly agile and work from home, whilst using the office as an official work base.

The Children's Occupational Therapy Team works with children and young people up to the age of 18 years.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and make a positive impact on the lives of children, apply now!

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics scheme
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards Even better is the relocation package on offer at Peterborough, which includes the possibility for removal, storage and legal expenses, disturbance allowance and a lodging allowance for up to six months.

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected], we will work with you to meet your needs.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We review applications daily and may fill the position before the closing date. Apply as soon as possible