Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Posted Today by Dorset Council UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Dorchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist involves managing a diverse caseload to support young people with disabilities and their families in Dorset. The position emphasizes collaboration with various teams and professionals to ensure seamless transitions into adulthood. The service aims to provide tailored support from birth through adulthood, focusing on professional development and training for staff. Candidates should be qualified and experienced in paediatric occupational therapy, with a strong understanding of child development and family dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload including assessments, equipment provision, and adaptations tailored to each child's unique needs.
- Collaborate with social care colleagues and adult services to ensure seamless transitions for young people moving into adulthood.
- Establish partnerships with health professionals, education teams, housing services, and external specialists.
- Participate in regular supervision and training to enhance professional development.
Key Skills:
- BSc (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Experience in paediatric occupational therapy, particularly with children with complex disabilities.
- Understanding of child development, disability impact, and family dynamics.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and childcare legislation.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with families and colleagues.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Dorchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This is your chance to be part of something special. Our new Birth to Settled Adulthood Service is transforming how we support young people with disabilities and their families in Dorset from birth through to adulthood. Joining us now means you'll actively shape and enhance this innovative, integrated service, which brings together teams from social care, early help, short breaks, young carers, and paediatric occupational therapy. You'll join a passionate, supportive, and highly collaborative team committed to ensuring disabled children and young people get the right support at exactly the right time. Your professional development is important to us; you'll benefit from regular supervision, extensive training, and abundant opportunities to progress your career. What will you be doing? In this role, you'll manage a varied caseload including assessments, equipment provision, and adaptations (both minor and major) tailored to each child's unique needs. Working closely with social care colleagues and adult services, you'll help ensure a seamless transition for young people moving into adulthood. Your collaborative partnerships will extend to health professionals, education teams, housing services, the Dorset Accessible Homes Service, Integrated Equipment Service, and external specialists including builders and architects. Our Occupational Therapy team operates across two local offices: Dorchester (serving West and North Dorset Westport House, Wareham (serving East Dorset) About You: You're a qualified, experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist eager to specialise in supporting children with complex disabilities. You hold a BSc (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy, are HCPC registered, and bring a deep understanding of child development, disability impact, and family dynamics. You also have solid knowledge of safeguarding procedures, childcare legislation, and current best practices. Your excellent communication skills enable you to connect effectively with families, colleagues, and external partners. If you're ready for a meaningful role in a supportive environment where you can genuinely impact children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.