Job Description

Leapfrog Therapies

are are modern and progressive company providing a variety of education and therapy services for children and young people. We have an exciting new opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our team! If you're passionate about delivering values driven multidisciplinary therapy and education programs, this could be the role for you! All programs have behaviour analysis at the core, as well as a strong PBS framework, and incorporate education research, parenting research and attachment theory.

This

self-employed

role is ideal for

an experienced OT

looking to supplement their existing hours, and to gain experience with additional clients. The duties outlined below may vary depending on the needs of the case, with the primary current case being in

Ossett

with room for expansion in the future. We are particularly keen to source an individual with solid understanding of sensory integration, and good communication skills. Previous paediatric experience is required.

This role is not suitable for newly qualified OTs, due to the level of autonomy required.

Main duties:

Deliver

1-1 OT

sessions

with a small number of clients Work 1-1 with children/adolescents aged 3-18 Run therapy alongside Leapfrog Early Intervention Therapists and give them training to deliver your recommendations Sessions will take place during school hours Assess, take data and keep meticulous records Work closely with parents and school/nursery staff Attend team workshops once per term for each child Complete standard safeguarding responsibilities Be part of the Senior Team at Leapfrog Therapies and help inform best practice and services offered

Essential

:

1. You must have previous experience working with children with autism and special education needs

2. You must have experience assessing, delivering therapy and consultation/training for your recommendations

3. You must have experience with sensory needs/difficulties

4. You must be reliable and committed

5. You must have excellent communication skills

6. You must have right to work and be able to be Self-Employed in the UK

7. You must have a clean Enhanced DBS or be willing to undertake one

8. You must have use of a car, for ease of getting to clients. (Based in Ossett and Shipley)

Desirable

You may have availability to work with additional children in future, as the company expands!

You will ideally have training/qualifications in Sensory Integration Therapy

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 40.00-50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 001