Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Band 5 Children's Occupational Therapist to join our Community Children's Therapy Team in West Essex, covering Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest. Based from Treehouse Family Hub in Harlow, you will play an important role in supporting children and young people aged 0-19 to achieve greater independence, develop functional skills and reach their full potential through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. You will join our award-winning Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service, where we are trailblazing a new integrated partnership model with Barnardo's. This innovative approach enables us to focus on what matters most, delivering high-quality support and improved outcomes for children, young people and their families across our communities. Working as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and a wide range of health, education and social care professionals.

Main duties of the job
As a Children's Occupational Therapist, you will manage a varied caseload of children and young people with a range of developmental, physical, sensory and neurodevelopmental needs. You will deliver occupational therapy assessments, treatment programmes and reviews for children and young people aged 0-19 years. Responsibilities include developing, implementing and evaluating individualised treatment plans and SMART goals tailored to each child's needs, supporting children, families and carers to maximise independence, participation and functional outcomes, and providing advice, training and education to parents, carers, school staff and other professionals. You will also assess for, recommend and facilitate the provision of specialist equipment and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to support holistic care planning and service delivery while maintaining accurate clinical records and participating in service development initiatives, audits and quality improvement activities.

About us
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. Our work focuses on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes, supporting communities across England with a wide range of services, including adult and children's community health services, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, and more. We pride ourselves on our commitment to equal opportunities and fostering inclusive and accessible work environments. Guided by our core values We Care, We Think, We Do we directly assist more than half a million individuals annually.

Details
Salary: £32,073 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 22 November 2026

Essential qualifications

• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Knowledge of child development and conditions that can affect functional development, participation and independence

How to apply
Apply through our website

Disclosure
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.