Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Liverpool

Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Liverpool

Salary dependent upon experience starting from £27,603 (£30,801 FTE)

Term time working (41 weeks) on full time basis

Are you a graduate or experienced Occupational Therapist looking to effect real change for children and young people? 

Shine Therapy Services is a multi – disciplinary practice offering occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and sensory integration therapy. Our aim is to help children and young people to realise their maximum potential in all aspects of life so that they can SHINE!

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to work within the Liverpool area. The role is permanent, term time working on a full-time basis. Start date dependent on candidate availability.

Our team works in mainstream and specialist education settings, with children and young people with a complexity of needs including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, and special educational needs. You will be expected to deliver clinical assessment and intervention appropriate to such needs and difficulties, and to provide support to education teams. We specialise in Sensory Integration, so experience or an interest in this field of work is essential. Post graduate training would be desirable but, if necessary, the Company will support you in further study to gain these qualifications.

You will join an established and supportive multi – disciplinary team of professionals and be provided with clinical supervision to develop or consolidate your knowledge and skills.   

We welcome applications from therapists with a strong interest in paediatrics. A minimum of 1 years’ practical experience with children and young people in a work or voluntary capacity is desirable.

The post would be suitable for those based in the Liverpool area. Access to personal transport is desirable.

It is essential that you have HCPC and RCOT registration (or have applications pending). You will also be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Why join us?

• Term time working (great for those with family commitments or a love for travelling and regular holidays!)
• Flexible working (outside core school hours)
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Regular supervision and mentoring
• Opportunity to develop clinical specialism 
• Pension scheme
• Travel allowance
• Work from home allowance
• Professional membership subscriptions paid
• Opportunity for additional work

Please contact us at admin@shinetherapyservices.co.uk if you have any queries or wish to request an application pack.