Independent Children's Occupational Therapist
Reed
L399AA
Salary
£64.86 to £70.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As an Independent Children's Occupational Therapist, you'll work with kids and young people in their homes and schools, helping them with their daily activities and goals. You'll use your skills to write reports and make decisions about their care. This job is perfect for therapists who want flexible, ad-hoc work that fits around their current role or schedule. You'll need to be able to travel to different locations and have some weekday availability.
What you'll need
- You need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and based in the UK.
- You must have experience working with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or delivering EHCP provision.
- You should have strong clinical reasoning and report writing skills.
- You'll need some weekday availability for this job.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you have a clear understanding of EHCPs and how you can support children and young people with their plans.
- Practice your report writing skills to ensure you can produce high-quality reports quickly and efficiently.
- Consider having a conversation with your current employer to see if this flexible work arrangement is something they'd be open to.
- Think about what age range you're most interested in working with and be prepared to discuss this in your application.
- Update your CV and online profiles to make sure you're ready to apply for this type of role.
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Job description
We are excited to welcome Occupational Therapists to our expanding network of professionals. You will play an important role in delivering high quality assessments and interventions that support the provision outlined in Education Health and Care Plans for children and young people. If you are seeking flexible ad hoc work alongside your current role, or you work independently and have space for ongoing assignments, this opportunity offers reliable and meaningful placements that fit around you. We partner with Local Authorities nationwide to support therapy assessments and delivery. Apply today to join our professional pool and we will reach out for a further conversation about your experience and availability.
Key Responsibilities: • Providing OT input on an ad hoc basis with packages typically lasting the full academic year and ranging from 5 to 50 hours • Working independently while being supported by our wider team • Visiting children and young people in their homes and educational environments
What You Need: • HCPC registration and to be based in the UK • Experience working with EHCP assessments or delivering EHCP provision • Excellent clinical reasoning and strong report writing skills • Some weekday availability
What You Get: • Competitive pay rates • Complete flexibility to take on the amount of work that suits you • Regular opportunities aligned to your strengths • A committed and helpful team at Reed
All applicants with the right qualifications and experience will be contacted to discuss their specialist areas and preferred age ranges. Please note that we cannot provide sponsorship and can only consider applicants with the right to work in the UK.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Reed
First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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