Occupational Therapy Assistant

This Occupational Therapy Assistant role sits within the Children and Young People’s Disability Service (CYPDS) 0-18,  the post holder will manage a caseload of less complex cases where the eligibility criteria for Children and Young people’s Occupational therapy service is met.  They will support families by enabling them to maximise their child’s /young person’s independence within the home, thus improving the quality of life through training on adaptive techniques, the provision of equipment and /or minor adaptations and support with re-housing to meet their assessed eligible needs.  They will develop action plans with families based on promoting independence and supporting an appropriate level of resource to meet their assessed eligible needs, taking into account any requirements under national legislation, Directorate and Corporate policy and procedures.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Christine Green: christine.green@achievingforchildren.org.uk.