Children's Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
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Vranch House Children's Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
The closing date is 30 November 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Children's Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary therapy service at Vranch House School & Centre.
This part-time role offers flexibility, with the option to work year-round or term-time only, helping you achieve the right work-life balance.
As part of our wider Therapy Service, you will support:
- Community outpatients aged 5-18 years attending mainstream education settings across Devon.
- Children and young people aged 2-19 years with complex physical needs attending Vranch House Special School.
At Vranch House, we're proud to provide a truly unique environment for therapists. This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to develop your skills, explore new approaches and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people across Devon.
- Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), including specialist training and support for career progression.
- Regular supervision, mentoring and opportunities to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
- The opportunity to work in what many therapists describe as a "therapist playground" - a creative environment where you can trial, develop and deliver innovative interventions tailored to each child's needs.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in both community and specialist school settings.
If you are enthusiastic, creative and keen to develop your clinical skills, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Manage a diverse caseload of community outpatients aged 5-18 years and pupils at Vranch House School aged 2-19 years.
Support children and YP with physical needs, including developmental delay, neurological, genetic, musculoskeletal and oncology-related conditions.
Deliver evidence-based assessment, advice and treatment, contributing to annual reviews, EHCPs and therapy programmes.
Work collaboratively with children, young people and families to establish meaningful goals.
Deliver therapy programmes and interventions through individual and group sessions in education settings, at Vranch House School and within the Outpatient Department.
Use your clinical expertise to help children achieve their potential through child-centred therapeutic approaches.
Build strong relations through effective verbal and written communication, including participation in TAF meetings and maintaining accurate records.
Identify and coordinate onward referrals, including to Wheelchair Services, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy CFHD.
Work closely with families, education professionals, the Vranch House Therapy Team and the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
Work autonomously while managing a varied workload.
Support the development of junior staff and students through supervision and appraisal.
Deliver training and in-service sessions to education staff, parents, carers and members of the Vranch House Therapy Team.
About us
Vranch House is a long-established children's charity based in Exeter, providing specialist therapy services for children and young people across Devon since the 1960s.
Today, our thriving Therapy Service delivers Physiotherapy across Mid, East and North Devon, Occupational Therapy across Mid and East Devon, and Speech and Language Therapy, Dysphagia and Music Therapy for pupils attending Vranch House School. We also proudly deliver a county-wide Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Service in partnership with CFHD.
Children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about helping every child reach their full potential through high-quality, child-centred care delivered in a supportive, nurturing and positive environment.
At Vranch House, we strive to be a dynamic, innovative and connected workplace where staff feel valued, supported and inspired. Our welcoming and inclusive culture has led to exceptional staff retention, with many colleagues choosing to build long and successful careers with us. We are equally committed to helping our teams grow, offering opportunities to develop specialist skills, expand knowledge and progress professionally throughout their time with us.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected charity where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives while developing your career within a skilled, supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Term time hours
Reference number
U0109-26-0002
Job locations
Pinhoe Road
Exeter
EX4 8AD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist to join our well-established Children's Therapy Service.
We are looking for a motivated clinician with experience of working with children and young people who is passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred care.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist to join our well-established Children's Therapy Service.
We are looking for a motivated clinician with experience of working with children and young people who is passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred care.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Experience
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Qualifications
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Experience
Essential
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Qualifications
Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Vranch House
Address
Pinhoe Road
Exeter
EX4 8AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.vranchhouse.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Vranch House
Address
Pinhoe Road
Exeter
EX4 8AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.vranchhouse.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Therapies
Susanna Mitchell
01392468558
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Term time hours
Reference number
U0109-26-0002
Job locations
Pinhoe Road
Exeter
EX4 8AD
United Kingdom
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