Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Playskill

Job Description

Playskill is a Herts based charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities & delays and their families.

Job Purpose

This role is for a fully qualified HCPC registered Occupational therapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality care to children and their families. Supporting children to develop their independence in aspects of daily living, such as self-feeding, dressing and participating in play.

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 to an appropriate level.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following core tasks:

• Assess and coordinate children’s progress in fine motor, sensory and self help skills depending on each individual’s needs
• Assess need of equipment provision where applicable and to promote independence and daily functioning of children.
• Maximising a child’s potential through supportive therapy promoting independence and self-esteem.
• Develop relationships with children and families, modelling skills and appropriate behaviour as well as keep appropriate records
• Work as a team to ensure the best outcomes for children and their families, promote the respect, inclusion and acceptance of all children.
• Detailed report writing; presenting clinical findings and setting out recommendations to address areas of identified need.
• Deliver training, workshops and groups as required alongside other therapists and relevant staff.
• Develop and maintain communication with according to individual needs, employing excellent communication skills for empathy, motivation and reassurance.
• Work flexibly and cohesively with the group where every team member is valued for their skills and contributions.
• Prepare, maintain, and use equipment/resources required to meet the sessions objectives and assist the children in their use.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR guidelines.
• Ensure all Playskill Health & Safety and Safeguarding guidelines are adhered to and attend mandatory training, which may fall outside of office hours.
• Attend annual appraisal and termly support and development meetings where training and learning activities will be discussed.
• Evaluate own performance through reflection and supervision, demonstrating own continuous learning and improvement.
• Maintain and update own knowledge of service delivery and care provision.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding, health and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

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