Job Summary

As part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] multi-disciplinary team, to provide a comprehensive paediatric occupational therapy service for children in education who present with developmental concerns. To work with children and their families in their educational setting and any other appropriate setting as well as within the children's centre. To contribute to and participate in the organisation, planning and development of the occupational therapy service to this care group. To participate in setting the standards of care and monitoring the quality of service and referral/waiting times. To own a car and hold a full clean driving licence and appropriate insurance.

Main Duties

• To gain consent and undertake occupational therapy assessment, formulate and implement treatment plans using specialist knowledge and experience.
• With knowledge of a wide range of paediatric conditions and treatment modalities to interpret and analyse clinical facts using advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills.
• Practitioners and staff at Band 7 have a critical awareness of knowledge issues in the field and at the interface between different fields.
• They are innovative and have a responsibility for developing and changing practice/services in a complex and unpredictable environment.
• They are experienced professionals who have developed their skills and theoretical knowledge to a very high standard.
• They perform a highly complex role and have management responsibilities for a work area.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times: Vision: Transforming Lives; Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion; Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

Eligible for NHS Pension

Details

• Date posted: 05 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 828-PROVIDE4071
• Job locations: Kestrel House/ HQ, Chelmsford/ Colchester, CM2 5PF

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Occupational Therapy Degree/Diploma
• HPC Registration
• Relevant Post Graduation training

Experience (Essential)

• 2-3 years post grad experience with paediatrics
• Report writing experience
• MDT experience
• IT skills
• Neurological conditions experience

Experience (Desirable)

• Sensory integration qualification

Circumstance (Essential)

• Car Driver/Able to travel to different sites

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

• Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Address: Kestrel House/ HQ, Chelmsford/ Colchester, CM2 5PF
• Employer's website: https://www.provide.org.uk/

Contact

For questions about the job, contact: Operational lead for children and young people, Julie Rickards, [contact hidden], [contact hidden].