Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics (Havering)

Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics (Havering)

Job Category: Therapist
Job Type: Full Time Part Time Freelance Term-time Weekend Temporary
Job Location: Havering - London

Role Overview

We are seeking passionate and experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to join our team. You will assess, plan, and deliver goal-focused OT interventions for children with sensory, motor-planning, and daily-living challenges across educational and home settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention in education or home settings.
  • Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions, and progress reports in line with RCOT and HCPC standards.
  • Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs, and our in-house SLTs to embed strategies into everyday routines.
  • Maintain GDPR-compliant records and follow safeguarding best practices.

What We Are Looking For

  • HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early years, or community children’s teams).
  • Confidence working autonomously.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding.
  • Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, knowledge and experience of AAC.

What We Offer

  • Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: monthly as standard, or bi-weekly if preferred.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Flexibility to support term-time, family-friendly working.
  • The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Freelance
Schedule: 2–3 days availability required
Location: Homes or Schools (Havering / Barnet)

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of UK-based Paediatric OT experience do you have?

Experience:

  • Occupational Therapy: 2 years (preferred)

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Safeguarding Policy

Unlocking Language is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide two satisfactory references. We have an offender aware culture that encourages good applicants and actively discourages offenders.