Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Children's with Disabilities Team, Children and Families Service Full time 3 month locum contract £29.39 - £36.82p/h Southampton Our Local Authority Client are recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join their team in Southampton for a locum contract initially. Key responsibilities: Assessing, in conjunction with other members of the team and other related professional workers, disabled children and young people's needs in relation to personal independence, in accordance with current legislation. Under the direct of the Senior Occupational Therapist, deploy resources according to the appropriate assessment of risk within the department's priorities and statutory requirements and that the thresholds for service intervention are met. Recommending and providing, where appropriate, specialised equipment and giving guidance to disabled children and young people's and their carers in its use.Requirements: Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapists or BSc Occupational Therapy Registration with Health and Care Professions Council. 18 months post qualification experience of working as an Occupational Therapist in a Social Care or Health setting. A sound awareness of the additional needs of children with complex disabilities.If you are interested in this role, please contact Kaylah on (phone number removed) or on Kaylah is a specialist recruiter, specifically in Occupational Therapy, and works on both permanent and interim opportunities in the public and private sector. So if this one isn't for you, please still reach out so we can help find a more suited role. INDSCG3