Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Title:  Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Location:  Watford and Hemel Hempstead

Salary: Banding depending on experience, with pension option.

DBS checks are required.

Job Type: Permanent - 15 hours a week on Monday and Fridays, 11 weeks per Hertfordshire term

About us:

Playskill is an award-winning specialist early intervention charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and delays, and their families, in Hertfordshire. We are the only charity providing this type of support, free of charge, in the county.

Since 2006, our highly qualified and experienced team has supported over 440 physically disabled children and their families to access specialist therapy, advice and support, with the end goal of supporting the children to reach personal development milestones and to achieve better life outcomes.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join and work in a multidisciplinary team alongside a Physiotherapist and Speech and Language Therapist, family support and specialist workers, and the families/carers of the children.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Qualified Occupational Therapist

• Relevant experience in the assessment and treatment of children with a physical disability

• Clear understanding of current legislation regarding safeguarding of children

• Knowledge of GDPR legislation to ensure clear understanding of confidentiality and the need for data protection

• IT literate

• Good communication, empathy, numeracy, and administrative skills

Diversity statement:

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.

Safeguarding statement:

Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.

Deadline for applications: 5pm, 30th July 2025

Interview date: TBC

Interview location: Hemel Hempstead

Reg Charity no 1198233 (formerly 1122745). Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.