Job summary
- Main area
- Childrens occupational therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 848-BHC-302-26
- Employer
- Bromley Healthcare
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Phoenix CRC
- Town
- Bromley
- Salary
- £33,262 - £36,027 Inclusive HCAS pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 4
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
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Job overview
Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant
£33,262 - £36,027 Inclusive HCAS pa pro rata
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bromley Healthcare's Children's Occupational Therapy team. Working alongside qualified Occupational Therapists, you will support children and young people to develop independence, participation and functional skills within education settings.
The role forms part of Bromley's Experts at Hand (EaH) model, a key element of the borough's SEND reform programme. EaH is a nationally recognised approach that brings specialist expertise directly into mainstream schools and early years settings, helping education staff build confidence, capacity and inclusive practice. The model focuses on early identification, timely intervention and improved outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.
Working under the supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists, you will deliver therapeutic programmes, model strategies within classrooms, support group interventions, prepare resources, collect outcome data and contribute to training activities. You will support schools to implement the EaH offer and embed occupational therapy approaches into everyday practice.
The post requires close collaboration with education staff, families and multidisciplinary colleagues across health, education and social care, helping children and young people access the right support at the right time while promoting participation, independence and inclusion.
Main duties of the job
- To assist Occupational therapists by engaging in assessment and intervention sessions focusing on activities of daily living as directed by the therapist.
- To carry out sessions independently, which may be visits to homes, schools and nurseries, to provide support and carryover of strategies as needed. This includes modelling the use of resources and advice, complete task analysis, and reviewing goals with the Occupational Therapist.
- To facilitate and support group interventions and deliver interventions provided by the Occupational Therapy service, under the E@H offer. This will be under the direction of the therapist but completed independently without direct supervision.
- To manage the treatment of children as delegated by the therapist often working without direct supervision, and responsible for engaging and motivating children, monitoring patient progress, modifying therapy programmes and approaches, and reporting back to the therapist of any changes or seeking advice as appropriate.
- To employ appropriate approaches to support school and nursery staff to follow advice and encourage others to engage in more inclusive and neurodiverse practices.
- To aid the therapist in the preparation and management of intervention groups for children.
Interviews expected to be held week commencing 9th Nov 26
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description & person specification relating to the role of Children's Occupational Therapist
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to A level Standard / NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- GCSE grade A-C or equivalent level of literacy and spoken English
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Training relating to children’s health or education.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with children in education or healthcare settings.
- Experience of working in a team environment.
- Experience of running groups/facilitating sessions.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of child development, conditions and impact on participation and function.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lindsay Pyne
- Job title
- Head of Community AHP
- Email address
- [email protected]
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