HCRG Care Group
Bank Occupational Therapist - SW Surrey

Closing date: 02 August 2026

Job summary
Join our team as a Bank Occupational Therapist. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from: Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance. Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts. Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network. 24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching. Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements. Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions. Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services. Are you a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in childrens lives? Join our Childrens Community Health Team at HCRG Care Group, where youll provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their full potential. As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, supporting children with a range of developmental and performance challenges. Youll work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to enable self-management, independence, and well-being in childrens daily lives. Base: You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs. At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care.

Main duties of the job
Join our team as a Bank Occupational Therapist. HCRG Care Group offers attractive hourly pay and benefits such as flexible shift booking, Wagestream access, professional growth opportunities, 24/7 well-being support, an innovative culture, recognition and engagement programs, and a commitment to excellence. This role involves providing high-quality occupational therapy to children, working with families and professionals to enable self-management, independence, and well-being. Key responsibilities include school-based assessments, tailored advice, treatment plans, collaboration with families and carers, and supporting the use of specialist equipment. The ideal candidate will have a degree/diploma in occupational therapy, HCPC registration, knowledge of ASD strategies, and experience in paediatric settings. A car driver is required.

About us
HCRG Care Group is seeking motivated and compassionate professionals to join their team as Bank Occupational Therapists. The organization offers a flexible and supportive work environment, focusing on providing high-quality care and professional growth opportunities. Team members benefit from flexible shift booking, Wagestream access, free training, and participation in a professional network. HCRG Care Group fosters an innovative culture, encouraging idea-sharing and contributing to service improvements. Recognition programs and a commitment to excellence are integral to its operations, supported by its "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services. The organization emphasizes collaboration, comprehensive care, and empowerment for both employees and service recipients.

Details
Date posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £19.38 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 1524437047
Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Guildford, GU1 1LJ, United Kingdom

Job description
Package Description:
Join our team as a Bank Occupational Therapist.

As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
• Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

Are you a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in childrens lives?

Join our Childrens Community Health Team at HCRG Care Group, where youll provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their full potential.

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, supporting children with a range of developmental and performance challenges.

Youll work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to enable self-management, independence, and well-being in childrens daily lives.

Base: You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.

At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer.Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care

Main Responsibilities

• Carrying out high-quality School Based Assessments, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people
• Assess and provide tailored advice and interventions for children with diverse needs.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with families and carers.
• Recommend and support the use of specialist equipment for home and school settings.
• Liaise with professionals across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide sensitive and effective communication with children and their families, adapting to their needs and circumstances.
• Contribute to team performance targets and participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.
• Assist with prioritising treatment goals for children with complex needs or terminal illnesses, ensuring appropriate discharge planning and referrals

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Knowledge or training in ASD strategies/interventions (e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS)
• Evidence of post-graduate training or equivalent experience in:
  • Child development
  • ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions
• Experience working with children in a similar paediatric setting
• Confidence in using a variety of assessments and treatment approaches

Desirable

• Membership of BAOT
• Membership of a Special Interest Group
• Clinical Educator qualification
• Experience delivering community-based childrens OT services

Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, knowledge or training in ASD strategies/interventions, post-graduate training or equivalent experience in child development and neurodevelopmental conditions, experience working with children in a paediatric setting, confidence in various assessments and treatment approaches.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: HCRG Care Group
Address: HCRG Care Group, Guildford, GU1 1LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
ask.hr@hcrgcaregroup.com