Paediatric Occupational Therapist

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a qualification in sensory integration/attachment to work on our Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund project, delivering specialist therapeutic support to children, young people and families across Essex and Suffolk. This project is funded through the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF), which provides therapeutic support to adopted children, young people, special guardians and their families. The project aims to improve emotional wellbeing, strengthen family relationships, support recovery from trauma, and help children and young people achieve positive outcomes through specialist therapeutic interventions This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, combining specialist expertise to support children and families experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental and relational challenges. We are looking for practitioners who are committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred interventions and who thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment.About Kids Inspire Founded in 2007, Kids Inspire is a children's mental health charity currently working in Essex and Suffolk, offering free trauma recovery support to children and young people who might not otherwise afford it. Leading with a trauma informed approach that looks at negative childhood experiences, we address the causes rather than the symptoms and focus on supporting children and young people to overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and build brighter futures.What do we do? Based in Greater Essex (including Southend and Thurrock) and Suffolk, we provide personalised recovery plans through individual and group sessions, ensuring every child gets the help they need. Through our interventions, we are specifically committed to supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes in their social and emotional development, having healthy and safe relationships, and engaging positively with their learning., Hours: Session-based with flexible hours. Work is offered on an as-needed basis, subject to client referrals and service demand. Hourly rate: £50-£90. Dependent upon professional discipline, qualifications and experience. At Kids Inspire, we continue to build and promote an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates, and supports diversity and offers equality opportunities in all aspects of employment.Main activities

• deliver specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions appropriate to your professional discipline
• work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes for children, young people and families
• develop, implement and review individualised therapeutic plans
• build positive relationships with children, families, schools and partner agencies
• maintain accurate clinical records, reports and case notes
• attend multidisciplinary meetings where required
• contribute to outcome monitoring and service evaluation
• work in accordance with professional, ethical and safeguarding standards
• support a flexible service model which may require occasional evening working to meet the needs of children, young people and families.
  
  HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• a qualification in sensory integration/attachment
• experience of completing functional, sensory and developmental assessments
• experience working with children and young people desirable
• relevant professional registration and qualifications
• strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices
• excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and ethical practice
• full driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel across Essex, Suffolk and surrounding areas
• willingness to undertake occasional evening work to accommodate family availability and project requirements
• act as an ambassador for Kids Inspire
You will be subject to an enhanced check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reasonable adjustments will be considered as required by the Equality Act 2010.

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