Specialist Occupational Therapist- Community Services

Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Band 6 / Band 7 Associate or Salaried Opportunities Available Minimum 3 days per week (18 hours minimum) Hybrid / Community Based with Home Working Band 6 Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 DOE + benefits Band 7 Salary: £48,000 – £52,000 DOE + benefits Associate Rate: £36 – £40 per hour About Ace Children’s OT Ace Children’s Occupational Therapy is a growing specialist paediatric practice providing assessments and therapy services for children and young people aged 2–25 across Hampshire and surrounding areas. We predominantly support neurodiverse children and young people, including autistic individuals and those with sensory needs, learning disabilities and other co-occurring conditions. Working closely with families, schools and healthcare professionals, we are proud to deliver high-quality, child-centred support that makes a genuine difference. We are looking to recruit a Band 6 or Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist on either a salaried or associate basis. This is a flexible role involving assessments and interventions across schools, homes, community settings and occasionally our clinic near Crondall, with much of the non-client-facing work able to be completed remotely. Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments in community, school, clinic and home settings Deliver tailored therapy programmes and interventions for children and young people aged 2–25 Produce high-quality reports, treatment plans and therapy recommendations Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HCPC and RCoT standards Contribute towards EHCP assessments and tribunal-related work where required Participate in clinical supervision, CPD and ongoing training Support children and young people with sensory, self-regulation, motor and functional difficulties Degree in Occupational Therapy Minimum 2–4 years’ post-qualified experience within a paediatric setting Experience supporting neurodiverse children and young people Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Valid DBS certificate dated within the last 2 years Based within Hampshire or willing to travel across Hampshire Strong report writing, communication and organisational skills Sensory Integration training Experience within specialist schools, CAMHS, learning disabilities or trauma-informed practice Experience contributing towards EHCP assessments and tribunals Previous mentoring or student supervision experience What Ace Children’s OT Offers Private Healthcare Cashback Scheme Opt-in Salary Sacrifice Pension Flexible working arrangements Hybrid and community-based working Monthly CPD sessions and access to additional training Opportunities for progression from Band 6 to Band 7 level A genuinely child-centred approach to therapy and care Please Note: This role requires a minimum commitment of 3 days per week. Clinic attendance will be more frequent during the initial onboarding and induction period; however, longer-term working arrangements offer excellent flexibility and remote working opportunities. Applications without HCPC registration, RCOT membership, a valid driving licence and relevant paediatric Occupational Therapy experience will not be considered.