Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant – Paediatric Social Service Specialism: Paediatric Occupat... Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant – Paediatric Social Service Specialism: Paediatric Occupational Therapy Job Location: Barking Salary: £29.42 per hour Type: Full-time / Part-time | OngoingAre you ready to embark on a dynamic journey as an Occupational Therapy Assistant within Paediatric Social Services in Barking? This rewarding ongoing locum opportunity offers £29.42 per hour and the flexibility to work full-time or part-time, making it ideal for those seeking meaningful work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You will play a vital role in supporting children and families, working closely with qualified Occupational Therapists and a multidisciplinary team within the local community.Perks and benefits: Full-time / Part-time flexibility, allowing you to choose hours that suit your lifestyle Competitive hourly rate of £29.42, recognising your skills and contribution Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Varied work across homes, schools, and community settings Opportunities to work alongside a multidisciplinary team and expand your professional network What you will do: Support the delivery of paediatric occupational therapy programmes under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist Assist with assessments, observations, and interventions in homes, schools, and community environments Implement therapy programmes, equipment provision, and intervention strategies to support children’s development Support children with daily living activities, play, motor skills, and sensory needs Monitor and report on children’s progress, adapting interventions under professional guidance Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner professionals Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute relevant therapy insights Maintain a safe, supportive environment and adhere to safeguarding and organisational policies Person specification:Qualifications: NVQ / Level 3 qualification in Health, Social Care, Therapy Support, or equivalent experience Training and knowledge: Understanding of paediatric developmental needs Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development Key skills: Ability to engage effectively with children and families Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience supporting therapy interventions and multi-agency working (desirable) Barking is a vibrant and evolving part of London, offering excellent transport links, diverse communities, and a wealth of local amenities. With green spaces, cultural attractions, and a strong sense of community, it is a fantastic place to live and work while making a real difference to children and families.Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.Apply today to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact while earning £29.42 per hour in a rewarding paediatric locum role.
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JOB-20240905-7a6f785bSocial Services Occupational Therapist within Moving & Handling - Barking,... JOB-20240905-7a6f785bSocial Services Occupational Therapist within Moving & Handling - Barking, UK - £up to £34 per hour Hourly. Ongoing contract, full-time.Are you a talented Occupational Therapist looking for your next exciting role? We are looking for a skilled professional to join a dynamic social services team in Barking where you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of service users. With a specialty in Moving & Handling, this full-time, ongoing contract role offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise while earning up to £34 per hour.Perks and benefits:- Competitive hourly rate up to £34 plus the chance to enhance your career in a supportive environment.- Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle, giving you the freedom to enjoy a better work-life balance.- Ongoing professional development opportunities to keep your skills fresh and industry-relevant.- Access to a dedicated support team that assists with placements and provides help throughout your locum journey.What you will do:1. Carry out the Occupational Therapy process in partnership with service users and carers, facilitating choice, empowerment, and promoting independence.2. Conduct assessments of need and evaluations of risk in partnership with service users and carers.3. Implement risk assessments related to moving and handling tasks, ensuring service user safety and dignity.4. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored therapy plans.5. Document and maintain thorough records of each service user’s progress and therapy outcomes.Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:- You must have a degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.- You should have recent UK experience working as an Occupational Therapist.- Experience with the NHS is essential.- Registered with the HCPC is required to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the UK.Barking is not just a vibrant place to work, it's a community pulsating with life. Rich with cultural diversity, local amenities, and excellent transport links, you're perfectly poised to enjoy both work and leisure. Join us and discover why it's renowned for being such a great place to live and grow your career. Dive into this opportunity and let your skills shine!Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.
JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an experienced Social Worker within the Violence, Vulnerability and Exploitation Team to work full time based in Barking. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £38,850 per annum. Main duties: To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council’s equal opportunity policy and take an active role in promoting equality and diversity and to Harrow’s diverse community. Or to ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council’s equal opportunity policy and take an active role in promoting and enabling equality of opportunity, promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of Harrow’s community, ensuring equality and diversity is mainstreamed in all service/directorate activities.To undertake all work in a manner that is responsive to legislative requirements as well as corporate and national priorities.To contribute to the formulation of the Service Plan and to be clear about Team priorities as they relate to the social work role and function.To prepare for regular supervision and reflective practice consultations concerning casework practice and ensure that work is progressed and completed as agreed.To contribute to regular individual performance and development consultations and undertake any necessary training and professional learning and development.To take responsibility for ensuring that all work undertaken in connection with assessment, planning, monitoring, and review functions are undertaken in an efficient and effective manner which demonstrates a positive impact and outcome for Children, young people, and their families.To strive to achieve and maintain best practice standards in all aspects of the work undertaken and exercise sound professional judgements at all times.To seek direction, advice, guidance and support whenever necessary and appropriate and to ensure that the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager is notified of any situation concerning risks about the safety or wellbeing of a child. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent.Understanding of relevant legislation.Continual professional development.Social Work England registered. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Create Assessment Manager to work full time for TCES Group, based in Barking, London. The salary for this permanent Assessment Manager job is up to £47,563 per annum. Main duties: Work collaboratively with the Business Development Team, and the Head of Service at the initial assessment stage of new pupil referrals for Create in the Community’s 20 Week Assessment programme.To conduct home and community visits to pupils and families on the 20 Week Assessment Programme.Coordinate and oversee the 4 stages of the assessment: rapport building, assessment, reporting, integration. Ensure each pupils, Assessment Program meets all criteria set out within the create in the community 20 week assessment program manual, including liaison with the internal multi-disciplinary team.Manage staffing and delivery of the 20 Week Assessment Program in collaboration with the internal TCES Recruitment team and SLT.In collaboration with the SENCo, Therapy Lead, Senior Practitioner and the wider Clinical and Inclusion Team, regularly review assessment and integration plans to ensure pupils are making appropriate and sustainable progress and working towards a stepdown destination.Coordinate and chair multi-disciplinary Assessment Program meetings as appropriate ensuring that all relevant agencies and stakeholders are invited to attend.Successfully manage TIPs to ensure implementation of the 20 Week Assessment Cluster including: Induction of new pupils; Gather parent/carer and pupil views; Identify venues (e.g. libraries, community centres) for community-based learning; Liaise with the Teaching & Learning Team to complete baseline assessments; Initiate Pathway Plans, Individual Education & Behaviour Plans; Lead Cluster de-brief with all TIPs virtually at the end of the working day. Requirements of this Assessment Manager job: Social work qualification with registration with Social Work England.Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others.Experience of community and/or group work.Knowledge of children’s health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation. Contact: This Assessment Manager job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.