About this role
Job summary
Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you monthly as standard, with a bi-weekly alternative. A supportive and collaborative team environment. Join a service that values flexibility demand for term-time, family-friendly working is rising across the education sector. The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties. Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.If you want to be a changemaker, transform lives and have impact contact us about the role!
Main duties of the job
As a Locum Occupational Therapist , you will:
Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention for children with sensory, motor-planning and daily-living challenges in education or home settings. Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions and progress reports that align with RCOT and HCPC standards. Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs and our in-house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines. Maintain GDPR-compliant records and safeguarding best practice.What Were Looking For
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early-years or community childrens 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
About us
About Us
Unlocking Language is a leading provider of speech and language therapy services, dedicated to empowering children and young people with communication challenges across London and Greater London. We are expanding our multidisciplinary offer and are now building a pool of HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to deliver flexible, child-centred Occupational Therapy (OT) programmes alongside our Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) team.
Job description Job responsibilities
LOCATION: BARNET
Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention for children with sensory, motor-planning and daily-living challenges in education or home settings.Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions and progress reports that align with RCOT and HCPC standards.Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs and our in-house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines.Maintain GDPR-compliant records and safeguarding best practice.What We Are Looking For:
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early-years or community childrens teams).Confidence working autonomouslyStrong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamEnhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding.Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, Knowledge and experience of AACWhat We Offer:
Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you monthly as standard, with a bi-weekly alternative.A supportive and collaborative team environment.Join a service that values flexibility demand for term-time, family-friendly working is rising across the education sector.The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Freelance Schedule
2-3 days availability
Application Question(s)
Experience:
Occupational Therapy : 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Homes or Schools
Person Specification
Qualifications Desirable
HCPC
Experience Essential
Sensory & Physical experience Additional experience: - Worked with children with Down Syndrome.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Unlocking Language
Address 12 Pepper Street
London
Middlesex
E14 9RP
Employer's website http://www.unlockinglanguage.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)