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HCRG Care Group Children's Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 22 November 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Band 5 Children's Occupational Therapist to join our Community Children's Therapy Team in West Essex, covering Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest. Based from Treehouse Family Hub in Harlow, you will play an important role in supporting children and young people aged 0-19 to achieve greater independence, develop functional skills and reach their full potential through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. You will join our award-winning Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service, where we are trailblazing a new integrated partnership model with Barnardo's. This innovative approach enables us to focus on what matters most, delivering high-quality support and improved outcomes for children, young people and their families across our communities. Working as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and a wide range of health, education and social care professionals.

Main duties of the job

As a Children's Occupational Therapist, you will manage a varied caseload of children and young people with a range of developmental, physical, sensory and neurodevelopmental needs. You will deliver occupational therapy assessments, treatment programmes and reviews for children and young people aged 0-19 years. Responsibilities include developing, implementing and evaluating individualised treatment plans and SMART goals tailored to each child's needs, supporting children, families and carers to maximize independence, participation and functional outcomes, and providing advice, training and education to parents, carers, school staff and other professionals. You will also assess for, recommend and facilitate the provision of specialist equipment and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to support holistic care planning and service delivery while maintaining accurate clinical records and participating in service development initiatives, audits and quality improvement activities.

About us

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. Our work focuses on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes, supporting communities across England with a wide range of services, including adult and children's community health services, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, and more. We pride ourselves on our commitment to equal opportunities and fostering inclusive and accessible work environments. Guided by our core valuesWe Care, We Think, We Dowe directly assist more than half a million individuals annually.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,073 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1571925147

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Harlow

CM18 7NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Band 5 Children's Occupational Therapist to join our Community Children's Therapy Team in West Essex, covering Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest.

Based from Treehouse Family Hub in Harlow, you will play an important role in supporting children and young people aged 0-19 to achieve greater independence, develop functional skills and reach their full potential through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.

You will join our award-winning Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service, where we are trailblazing a new integrated partnership model with Barnardo's. This innovative approach enables us to focus on what matters most, delivering high-quality support and improved outcomes for children, young people and their families across our communities.

Working as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and a wide range of health, education and social care professionals. You'll benefit from regular supervision, clinical support and excellent opportunities to further develop your specialist paediatric occupational therapy skills.

Job Responsibilities

As a Children's Occupational Therapist, you will manage a varied caseload of children and young people with a range of developmental, physical, sensory and neurodevelopmental needs.You will:

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments, treatment programmes and reviews for children and young people aged 0-19 years.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised treatment plans and SMART goals tailored to each child's needs.
• Support children, families and carers to maximise independence, participation and functional outcomes.
• Provide advice, training and education to parents, carers, school staff and other professionals.
• Assess for, recommend and facilitate the provision of specialist equipment and postural management solutions within home and educational settings.
• Deliver interventions across a variety of settings, including schools, family hubs, community clinics and children's homes.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to support holistic care planning and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development initiatives, audits and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in clinics, workshops, group programmes and wider therapeutic interventions across the service.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.You will have:

• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of child development and conditions that can affect functional development, participation and independence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, schools and professional partners.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively across a varied caseload.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team and adapting interventions to meet individual needs.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Experience of working in a community setting delivering children's occupational therapy services, experience within the NHS and involvement in teaching, presentations or student education would be advantageous.

For any queries about the recruitment process of this role, please contact the hiring team via email at [email protected] or call at 07557 240461.

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.

We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our simple values: We Care, We Think, We Do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed employer and work to ensure our recruitment processes and workplaces are inclusive and accessible for everyone.

While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than advertised. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you, so please apply as soon as possible.

As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance. Everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company you'll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this role we'll need to process and hold information about you. For more information about how we use your data, please refer to our website privacy policy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Band 5 Children's Occupational Therapist to join our Community Children's Therapy Team in West Essex, covering Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest.

Based from Treehouse Family Hub in Harlow, you will play an important role in supporting children and young people aged 0-19 to achieve greater independence, develop functional skills and reach their full potential through evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.

You will join our award-winning Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service, where we are trailblazing a new integrated partnership model with Barnardo's. This innovative approach enables us to focus on what matters most, delivering high-quality support and improved outcomes for children, young people and their families across our communities.

Working as part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and a wide range of health, education and social care professionals. You'll benefit from regular supervision, clinical support and excellent opportunities to further develop your specialist paediatric occupational therapy skills.

Job Responsibilities

As a Children's Occupational Therapist, you will manage a varied caseload of children and young people with a range of developmental, physical, sensory and neurodevelopmental needs.You will:

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments, treatment programmes and reviews for children and young people aged 0-19 years.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised treatment plans and SMART goals tailored to each child's needs.
• Support children, families and carers to maximise independence, participation and functional outcomes.
• Provide advice, training and education to parents, carers, school staff and other professionals.
• Assess for, recommend and facilitate the provision of specialist equipment and postural management solutions within home and educational settings.
• Deliver interventions across a variety of settings, including schools, family hubs, community clinics and children's homes.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to support holistic care planning and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development initiatives, audits and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in clinics, workshops, group programmes and wider therapeutic interventions across the service.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.You will have:

• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of child development and conditions that can affect functional development, participation and independence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, schools and professional partners.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively across a varied caseload.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team and adapting interventions to meet individual needs.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Experience of working in a community setting delivering children's occupational therapy services, experience within the NHS and involvement in teaching, presentations or student education would be advantageous.

For any queries about the recruitment process of this role, please contact the hiring team via email at [email protected] or call at 07557 240461.

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.

We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our simple values: We Care, We Think, We Do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed employer and work to ensure our recruitment processes and workplaces are inclusive and accessible for everyone.

While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than advertised. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you, so please apply as soon as possible.

As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance. Everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company you'll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this role we'll need to process and hold information about you. For more information about how we use your data, please refer to our website privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, current HCPC registration, knowledge of child development and conditions affecting functional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy, current HCPC registration, knowledge of child development and conditions affecting functional development.

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Harlow

CM18 7NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Harlow

CM18 7NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

HCRG Care Group

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,073 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1571925147

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Harlow

CM18 7NG

United Kingdom

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