CYPD Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – CYPD (0–18 Disabilities Team)
Employer: Medway Council
Contract: Permanent
Interim Arrangement: Will work as a locum while completing council compliance
Pay Rate: £38 per hour umbrella during locum period
Working Pattern: Hybrid

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join Medway Council’s Children and Young People with Disabilities (CYPD) 0–18 Service. This is a permanent position, with the opportunity to work as a locum at an umbrella rate while compliance is completed.
The Role You will contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Occupational Therapy service for children and young people aged 0 to 18 with disabilities, supporting them to achieve positive outcomes and increased independence.
The service is delivered using a strengths-based, personalised approach, requiring high quality assessments and effective clinical reasoning to identify appropriate interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality Occupational Therapy assessments for children and young people with disabilities aged 0 to 18
• Use clinical reasoning to identify suitable solutions and interventions to improve independence and safety
• Recommend and facilitate the provision of specialist equipment, enablement techniques, and minor and major adaptations
• Make effective use of resources including Disabled Facilities Grants
• Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Promote work life balance and flexible working to support high quality service delivery
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with professional standards and council policies
• Actively promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and uphold standards of conduct that prevent discrimination
• Ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety Policy, and all safe working practices
• Demonstrate awareness of the Council’s commitment under Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998
• Undertake any additional duties agreed by the Head of Service that are consistent with the nature of the role

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with HCPC
• Experience working with children and young people with disabilities
• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills
• Knowledge of equipment provision, adaptations, and Disabled Facilities Grants
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

A full job specification is available on request.
Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk