Occupational Therapist
Provide CIC
Chelmsford, CM2 5PFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
We are looking for a qualified occupational therapist to work within children's services. The role involves assessing and supporting children and youn...
Key Responsibilities involve assessing children's functional abilities, including:
- Self-care skills (dressing, feeding, toileting).
- Fine and gross motor skills.
- Play and leisure activities.
- School participation and classroom access -Sensory processing and regulation needs.
The successful candidate will work within a team of Occupational therapists to;
- Develop and implement individualised intervention plans based on their assessment findings.
- Monitor progress and review outcomes through regular follow-up appointments.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with NHS and professional standards.
- Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) and provide reports when required.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, paediatricians, educational psychologists, nurses, and social care professionals.
- Participate in safeguarding procedures and identify concerns relating to a child's welfare.
- Manage a caseload under the supervision of a senior occupational therapist.
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Qualifications
Essential: - Occupational Therapy Qualification obtained
Desirable: - Royal College of OT membership; - HCPC registered
Experience
Essential: - Minimum of 1 year OT experience
Desirable: - Experience of the OT process; - Experience of equipment assessment and ordering; - Report writing experience
Driving
Essential: - Driver with access to car
Communication
Essential: - Communication Skills
Desirable: - Teamwork experience
IT
Desirable: - IT experience
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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