Children's Occupational Therapist part-time position

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Therapeutic Social Work Team in Leeds as part of our multi-disciplinary team which works to support the emotional wellbeing of Children Looked After children on Child protection plans.

Alongside excellent general OT and Leadership skills you will have knowledge and experience of:

• Working with children looked after and a trauma informed approach.


• Working with children with complex presentations and disabilities.


• Working effectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary context, with systems that are often experiencing high demand and stress.


• Interventions and strategies around regulation and self-soothing.


• Attachment-Informed Assessments


• Functional Assessments for specific daily occupations, including the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills


• Experience of work around Sleep hygiene, eating and Mealtime observations.


• Desirable experience would include:


• Paediatric OT work & supporting neuro developmental assessments


• Understanding of Holistic & sequential approach to assessment & intervention.


• Working within a multidisciplinary team.


• Facilitating groups.


• Working with children and young people who have experienced trauma.
  
  Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.


We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick on the Join Our Team Tab.