Job Description

About Us

We are a nurturing and dynamic children's care and education provider dedicated to supporting young people with a range of developmental, emotional, and behavioural needs. Our specialist teams are passionate about making a difference in children's lives by delivering integrated care, education, and therapeutic services.

Role Overview

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive, and qualified

Occupational Therapist

to join our team in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The role is based primarily in our children's home and school setting, with regular travel to a second location in

Boston

to support another home.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with children in a holistic, multi-disciplinary environment, promoting participation in everyday activities and enhancing quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and develop intervention plans tailored to the individual needs of children Deliver direct 1:1 and group occupational therapy sessions in both home and school settings Support children in developing functional life skills, sensory regulation, and independence Work collaboratively with education staff, care teams, and families to embed therapeutic strategies Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and reports in line with clinical governance standards Travel between the Grantham and Boston settings to provide consistent support Participate in team meetings, reviews, and training sessions

Essential Requirements

BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Proven experience working with children, ideally in care or educational settings Strong knowledge of child development, sensory integration, and therapeutic approaches Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills Full UK driving licence (due to regular travel between sites)

Desirable

Experience working with children with autism, developmental trauma, or learning disabilities Sensory Integration (SI) training or experience Experience in multi-disciplinary settings

What We Offer

Supportive and friendly working environment Opportunities for CPD and clinical supervision Contribution to a service making a real impact on children's lives Mileage paid for travel between sites
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person