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Job Introduction
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a part time (21 hours/week) Children’s Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our well-established Royal Borough of Greenwich Social Care Children’s Occupational Therapy (OT) service. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills working with children, young people and their families, supporting children/young people with disabilities to live safely in their own homes.
Social Care Children’s OT support includes functional home assessments, specialist equipment, moving and handling, home adaptations, home safety and housing input. The role requires the postholder to undertake community visits, work alone at times and a level of physical ability for equipment setups.
We are a supportive, friendly and dynamic place to work, co-located within a multidisciplinary service including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Short Breaks and Business Support. We work closely with our colleagues in the Adult OT service, Housing and Adaptation teams, Education and Health services.
There are opportunities for flexible working arrangements in comfortable working spaces with excellent transport links in Woolwich, generous staff benefits packages and supportive supervision.
The successful candidate will have:
Level 3 NVQ in Health or Social Care related qualification or equivalent experience.
A passion for working with children, young people and their families, supporting their inclusion in all aspects of their lives.
An understanding of the role of a Social Care Children’s Occupational Therapy service.
The ability to undertake comprehensive functional assessments and interventions, including specialist equipment and adaptations, plan and deliver effective Children’s OT services.
Knowledge and skills working in social care, health and/or education settings with children and young people with additional needs, or transferrable experience, skills and knowledge.
Experience of involvement in multi-agency / partnership / consultative working and carrying out lone assessments in client’s homes, including safeguarding duties and risk assessments.
An interest in supporting development of services, with the child/young person and their family’s needs at the centre.
If this sounds of interest to you, come and join our well-established and growing Children’s Occupational Therapy service.
For informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Caireen McGlashan - caireen.mcglashan@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Laura Webb - laura.webb@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020-XXXXXX
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).
How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
Job Introduction
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a part time (21 hours/week) Children’s Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our well-established Royal Borough of Greenwich Social Care Children’s Occupational Therapy (OT) service. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills working with children, young people and their families, supporting children/young people with disabilities to live safely in their own homes.
Social Care Children’s OT support includes functional home assessments, specialist equipment, moving and handling, home adaptations, home safety and housing input. The role requires the postholder to undertake community visits, work alone at times and a level of physical ability for equipment setups.
We are a supportive, friendly and dynamic place to work, co-located within a multidisciplinary service including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Short Breaks and Business Support. We work closely with our colleagues in the Adult OT service, Housing and Adaptation teams, Education and Health services.
There are opportunities for flexible working arrangements in comfortable working spaces with excellent transport links in Woolwich, generous staff benefits packages and supportive supervision.
The successful candidate will have:
Level 3 NVQ in Health or Social Care related qualification or equivalent experience.
A passion for working with children, young people and their families, supporting their inclusion in all aspects of their lives.
An understanding of the role of a Social Care Children’s Occupational Therapy service.
The ability to undertake comprehensive functional assessments and interventions, including specialist equipment and adaptations, plan and deliver effective Children’s OT services.
Knowledge and skills working in social care, health and/or education settings with children and young people with additional needs, or transferrable experience, skills and knowledge.
Experience of involvement in multi-agency / partnership / consultative working and carrying out lone assessments in client’s homes, including safeguarding duties and risk assessments.
An interest in supporting development of services, with the child/young person and their family’s needs at the centre.
If this sounds of interest to you, come and join our well-established and growing Children’s Occupational Therapy service.
For informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Caireen McGlashan - caireen.mcglashan@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Laura Webb - laura.webb@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020-XXXXXX
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).
How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Occupational Therapy Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.