Job Introduction
Join our team as a Bank Occupational Therapist.
As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:
- Flexible Shift Booking – Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
- Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
- Professional Growth – Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
- 24/7 Well-being Support – Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
- Innovative Culture – Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
- Recognition & Engagement – Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
- Commitment to Excellence – Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.
Job Introduction
Are you a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives?
Join our Children’s Community Health Team at HCRG Care Group, where you’ll provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their full potential.
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, supporting children with a range of developmental and performance challenges.
You’ll work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to enable self-management, independence, and well-being in children’s daily lives.
Base:
You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.
At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care
Main Responsibilities
- Carrying out high-quality ADOS assessments, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people
- Assess and provide tailored advice and interventions for children with diverse needs.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with families and carers.
- Recommend and support the use of specialist equipment for home and school settings.
- Liaise with professionals across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure comprehensive care.
- Provide sensitive and effective communication with children and their families, adapting to their needs and circumstances.
- Contribute to team performance targets and participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.
- Assist with prioritising treatment goals for children with complex needs or terminal illnesses, ensuring appropriate discharge planning and referrals
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of Post graduate training/or equivalent experience relevant to speciality such as:
- Child Development o Specialist courses/ study on conditions that affect child development, autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions
- Demonstrable post registration experience of working with children in a similar area of paediatric practice.
- Experience of using a range of assessments and treatment methods
Desirable
- Member of BAOT
- Membership of Special Interest Group
- Clinical Educators qualification
- Working in a community setting delivering children’s Occupational Therapy services.
Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver
Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.
