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Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Job Title: Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Location: Watford
Salary: Banding depending on experience, with pension option. DBS checks required.
Job Type: Permanent, two sessions (7.5 hours) a week on Monday mornings/afternoons, 11 weeks per term.
About us: Playskill is a Hertfordshire charity that provides early intervention therapy from physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy for pre-school children who have physical delays or disabilities. We support families and children aged 10 months to 5 years. Additionally, we offer families expert support, training and respite events.
About the role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join and work in an interdisciplinary team alongside and Physiotherapist and Speech and Language Therapist, specialist workers, family support workers and the families/carers of the children.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Qualified Occupational Therapist
- Relevant experience in the assessment and treatment of children with a physical disability
- Clear understanding of current legislation regarding safeguarding of children
- Knowledge of GDPR legislation to ensure clear understanding of confidentiality and the need for data protection
- IT literate
- Good communication, empathy, numeracy, and administrative skills
Diversity statement: Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.
Safeguarding statement: Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.
Deadline for applications: Monday 4 November
Interview date: Thursday 14 November
Interview location: Hemel Hempstead
Please contact recruitment@playskill.org for an application form.
Posted: Friday, 20 October 2023