Job overview

We are looking for a motivated person who loves working with children and young people, to join our dynamic and friendly Occupational Therapy team.

As an Occupational Therapy Technician,  you will be working  in a variety of settings such as clinics, schools, early years settings and within children's own homes, helping children and young people develop independence and functional skills to meet their physical potential.

You will be based in Weston-Super-Mare within the North Somerset Integrated Therapy team, and as part of the BNSSG wide service.

To carry out this role you will be required to travel across sites so would benefit from holding a valid drivers licence and have access to a vehicle that can be used for work.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be to work directly with children and young people to carry out therapy programmes which have been set out by the Occupational therapists; such as self-care skills, fine and gross motor tasks and play skills.

You will be be involved in supporting therapists in specialist equipment assessments, maintain and administer equipment as well as assisting with clinics. 

 You will be required to record your work in the child's medical records and report back to the therapists.

There will be the need to make some resources, manage stock, and clinic space and support the set up and running of clinics.

You will be expected to attend regular supervision and training but will need to be able to work autonomously.

You will need to have good communication skills while working with children and families and with education and health colleagues.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.